Drawing upon a rich European iconography of mythology, folklore and fairytales, Polish-born, Toowoomba-based Batorowicz recounts tales of World War II based upon a mix of personal and historical narratives.
The project is inspired by the little known history of children’s stories, ‘Fairy tales from Auschwitz’ (Bajki z Auschwitz) that were secretly written and illustrated by Polish prisoners in concentration camps for their children. These influences are interwoven with the artist’s personal narratives as a way of engaging with cultural memory.
Beata Batorowicz, Little fox with fairytales, 2012, acrylic on paper, 48 x 43cm. Courtesy the artist and QUT Art Museum
QUT Art Museum
Until October 28, 2012
Brisbane
