Fulfill the Dream
Central to Wosinska's photography is the celebration of spontaneity. Viewers find themselves immediately immersed in Wosinska's world, where authenticity reigns supreme and every moment is overflowing with a hint of rebelliousness. Through intimate portraits she explores the complexities of selfhood, highlighting the interplay between inner emotions and outward appearances. Her subjects are portrayed genuinely, without artifice or pretense, inviting viewers to reflect on their own sense of identity. Whether it's skateboarding down city streets or basking in the golden hues of nature, each frame exudes a sense of liberation and outlaw attitude. The sensual and sun-drenched photographs of women roaming nude in nature are quintessentially Magdalena, as are her portraits of the South-Central Cowboys and vignettes of motorcycles in the desert.
At a young age, Magdalena Wosinska immigrated to the United States with her parents in 1991 from communist Poland. She found solace and belonging in the skateboarding subculture during the 90s, which became her passion and inspiration. At 14 years old, she began photographing with a dream of shooting the cover of a skate magazine (Thrasher). In time she found success in fine art, editorial, and commercial photography. Now, 25 years later, she's revisiting her roots with her most recent monograph "Fulfill the Dream", which will showcase her early images of skateboarding icons and highlight her artistic journey. Her book serves as a time capsule of the skateboarding scene and her evolution as an artist, capturing intimate moments from a unique perspective as one of the few women deeply embedded in the culture.
Magdalena Wosinska
As a photographer, Magdalena Wosinska’s values are rooted in her own status as an outsider – first, as a newcomer to America from Eastern Europe, and later, as a woman in the-male dominated worlds of skateboarding and heavy metal music – and shaped by her own experiences of personal challenge and growth. For Wosinska, the camera is a way of building meaningful connections between herself, her subjects, and the viewer.
The qualities that underpin Wosinska’s work also set it apart. Communication and empathy lie at the heart of her practice. For Wosinska, photography is a creative exchange based in authenticity and trust, and the set is a space where both photographer and subject can share a sense of vulnerability and openness. Ensuring that her subjects feel safe and valued allows Wosinska to capture emotions and personal narratives in which viewers can also recognize themselves.
Wosinska considers it a privilege to work with people – to witness history through the eyes of others, and to use the camera as a way of exploring our shared humanity. Her bold visual style – shaped, in part, by many years of experience photographing subcultural communities – forms a strong counterpoint to the warmth and sensitivity of her portrayals. Through her photography, Wosinska embraces the passion, richness and complexity of human experience.
Vernissage:
12.09.2024, 19:30
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Tuesday, Thursday – 10:00-18:00
Wednesday, Friday – 12:00-20:00
Saturday, Sunday – 12:00-18:00