Julia Podwyszyńska

‘Shrine of Virtue - Theatre of Vice’, 2025

Does anti-art have a purifying effect upon morals?

This publication brings together Rousseau’s Discourse on the Sciences and Arts and key Dada texts to explore how Dada radicalizes Rousseau’s critique of intellectualism and bourgeois morality. Narrative formed in this publication try to question whether anti-art can purify morals: Rousseau sees refinement as corrupting, while Dada mocks this corruption through absurdity and rejection of meaning. Using NFC technology, the publication becomes a hybrid experience—some texts remain hidden until accessed via mobile, while videos enrich the reading. A blue and yellow visual scheme reinforces its central theme of contradiction: print vs. digital, structure vs. chaos, visible vs. invisible.

‘Gardener of the Soul’, 2024

Softcover on engraved paper; Softcover on embossed paper; Embroidered fabric on hardcover.

Project that takes the form of a timeless guide, focusing on problems and methods in the matter of finding and embracing 'one's unique essence'. A5 handbook that brings reader closer to the attitude presented by Friedrich Nietzsche’s school of thought, designed and binded from scratch.

‘From Artificial to Organic’, 2022

DYI binder; 3 laboratory dishes.

Three experiments that attempt to grow a mold on a subjective selection of images, culturally representing the future. A story that tells about leaving the era of Anthropocene, and shifting into the era of Symbiocene, which emphasises reintegration between humans and the rest of the nature. Mold growth as a symbol of transformation. The second part of the project is the self binded book-binder which documents and summarizes the process, gathers the archive and primarly – tells the story through written text.

Laboratory dishes pictures selection:
1. ‚A Future City As Envisioned’ by Syd Mead
2. ‚The Street Enters the House’ by Umberto Boccioni, Futurism Movement, 1912
3. Blade Runner concept by Syd Mead, 1982

KRAK', 2024

Graffiti piece all over dutch Delt Royal Blue

First one from the ongoing porcelain vases collection that focuses on conceptual- material deconstruction driven by its historical context and interpretable possibilities. KRAK that stands for Kraakporselein, one of the first Chinese goods to be exported to Europe in mass quantities, where it quickly became very popular ###trendsetter ##16thcenturytrends Dadaistic intake on ceramics, which have been part of almost every culture of the planet -serving not only as functional pieces, but also being historical records itself - giving insight intobeliefs, values and aesthetics of the people who created them.

backr00ms', 2024

‘I Am Music'; 14.03.2025

#2’nd vase experiment with applying graphics using a plotter’s sticker and prepared black matt glaze

KRAK Bag', 2024

Porcelain bag cast in a 5-part self-made mould

Part of @Olek Stacherzak 2BA COLLECTION at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp.