Karolina Jabłońska Taking off gloves, 2023

Karolina Jabłońska’s large-scale canvases are populated with motifs drawn from everyday experiences. In a departure from Jabłońska’s works that predominantly feature the artist’s self-portrait, this work zooms in on a figure taking off a pair of brown leather gloves, unveiling one hand in the process. Depicted against a background of dark clouds, the figure is dressed in a checkered blue scarf and trench coat – a recognized uniform symbolizing the desire for anonymity and incognito existence. Through its monumental scale and vivid color palette, the piece imbues this seemingly commonplace action with a compelling and evocative force.