VIDEO ART
PROTRAHERE
PROTRAHERE
The word protrahere means to bring into the light, to unveil what is hidden, to present an image that not only reflects outward resemblance but also reveals traces of personality and the inner experiences of the people portrayed.
It was this painting that opened up a space for attentive looking for the artists—a space for listening to the stories inscribed in bodies, following almost imperceptible gestures, and attempting to grasp what is felt by the person under the gaze. It became an invitation to reflect on presence, vulnerability, and the traces of experience that the body preserves like a silent diary.
Year:
2024
Script & Direction:
Katarzyna Krzysztofek
Music:
Oskar Cenkier
Performers:
Adrianna Ciesielska, Philip Madeja, Joanna Maj, Magdalena Polasik, Ksenia Witek, Artur Wójcik, Natalia Zmarzły

