New Choreography of Alcina

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New Choreography of Alcina is a comprehensive solo exhibition of the work of Pola Dwurnik, one of Poland’s most distinctive contemporary artists.

Returning to the character of Alcina from Ludovico Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso, Dwurnik presents her in a fresh guise. In this interpretation, Alcina – known as the liberated ruler of an exotic island – is reimagined as a compassionate member of the animal community.

The exhibition features nearly 30 works across various media, including oil painting, collage, and sculpture, marking the culmination of Dwurnik’s 15-year exploration of the figure of Alcina and the theme of human-animal relations.

The presentation is accompanied by Daniel Ożga’s sound installation. In its narrative layer, the artist-witch Alcina’s voice guides visitors through the exhibition, inviting them to actively participate in co-creating the eponymous choreography.

This extensive exposition is the first of its kind to showcase Dwurnik’s paintings in Wrocław.