I See Unicorns Everywhere | solo exhibition

Solo exhibition by Katarzyna Sporn is a story based on the medieval legend of the unicorn hunt. It begins with an encounter between a girl and a unicorn, focusing on their relationship and on the act of trusting and believing in oneself. The story leads us through time into the present, allowing us to observe the girl in various roles: from a consumer of physical pleasure to someone absorbing social expectations, swallowing her own fears and tears. The girl is a shimmering reflection of our own identities. At times, she reveals herself as a mother nursing her newborn child, only to present, just on the other side, the face of a confident woman making decisions according to her own needs or whims. When the girl fades and becomes transparent both in her own eyes and ours, we remind her—and ourselves—that it is worth looking more closely at times and, despite the obstacles, believing in the magical glimmers of everyday life. To embark on a journey inward, to find power in the red of the viscera and faith within the soul. Katarzyna Sporn renders all these shimmering identities smoothly in her works, employing a characteristic, seamless technique where brushstrokes remain hidden. This fluidity is often underscored by intriguing contours that heighten the sensation, guiding us into another dimension of the artwork. Similarly, the flowers painted by the artist introduce a rich repertoire of symbols, unveiling a deeper emotional layer of her creations. In her paintings, frame by frame…

Wozownia Art Gallery in Toruń
9.01. 2026 – 8.02.2026
Curated by: Joanna Gwiazda