ASK THE SIREN

Agnieszka Polska 2017 (10”), English subtitles Courtesy Galerie ZAK | BRANICKA

Ask the Siren presents the historical and cultural connotations of the figure of Mermaid in the context of Eastern European history. In a poetic fashion, the siren represents the annihilation of the pagan history during the Christianisation of Poland. The filmic character presents itself as being not able to be classified in any social or biological category. The works refers to Polish scholar Maria Janion’s book The Uncanny Slavdom. Viewings: Saturday 10 NOV - 2PM MASQUÉ(E)S (74')- projection series including "Ask the siren" Sunday 11 NOV - 4PM MASQUÉ(E)S (74')- projection series including "Ask the siren"