Karolina Jabłońska Cozy blanket, 2023
This work belongs to Karolina Jabłońska’s ongoing series featuring her pictorial alter- ego, a generalized self-portrait with unnaturally large brown eyes and a captivating facial expression. Depicted against a stormy landscape, the figure is shown with a checkered pink blanket wrapped around her head, generating a striking visual contrast against the dark clouds in the background. Adding complexity to the composition, a beige and translucent curtain serves as a framing device. The deliberate use of a cropped composition introduces a sense of ambiguity, prompting viewers to question whether the figure is situated outdoors or indoors. Through the manipulation and layering of these fabrics, the work skillfully navigates the interplay between visibility and invisibility.