The artworks in the More Pain to Come series are deeply rooted in my personal experience of the war in Ukraine. They emerge as visceral responses to the loss of the world I once knew — the landscape of my childhood and teenage years.
At the same time, these works reflect my close observation of a new reality taking shape: one that is absurd, cruel, and relentlessly brutal. Within this haunting transformation, everything I once considered stable and familiar begins to disappear — my home, my family, my friends, my memories, and ultimately my sense of self.
As part of my master's thesis, I crafted a series of 9 graphics using the drypoint technique. Among these works, two of the largest graphics measure 100x70 cm, six are sized at 50x70 cm and one measures 35x50 cm.
The central theme of this project delves into the reality of war and its impact on personal experiences. The characters depicted in the graphics, although symbolic, are rooted in real stories.
The project also includes a video in which my father, who joined the army in the first days of the war, speaks about that time while I create a print from his portrait. The video was recognized in competitions, including the 2025 Poznan Graphic Arts Biennale.
The images present different ways of installing the works in public space. As part of the diploma installation, the pieces were displayed in a darkened environment, illuminated only by candlelight, emphasizing fragility, intimacy, and a sense of collective witnessing.
Gallery of works
project webpage with additional illustrations and context.
