KATARZYNA EWA ŻAK - GHOST TOWN POP UP EXHIBITION: FRIDAY, 17.01.2024, 7:00 PM

Opening: Friday, January 17, 2025, 19:00–21:00Additional viewing: Sunday, January 26, 2025, 16:00–19:00

Free admission

“Ghost Town”

In Kolmanskop, a remote corner of Namibia, sand seems to have become the dominant host. The ruins of a former diamond empire intertwine with the untamed force of nature, creating an image of transience and surreal harmony.

The history of this place is as turbulent as it is fascinating. It was not only the site of a diamond rush, but also a short-lived experiment with the first German concentration camp. Today, those times are only a quiet whisper of the wind, drawing shapes in the desert landscape. Kolmanskop is a reminder of relentless impermanence and of human ambitions that can so quickly be swallowed by the sands of history. Its abandoned walls stand as silent witnesses to a colonial past and to the fading memories of the indigenous peoples who once lived here.

Through the contrast between human activity and the power of nature, each photograph evokes reflection on impermanence and the fragility of human achievement. Immersed in the embrace of the desert sands, this place takes on a universal and metaphorical character, stirring mixed feelings of dread and fascination.

Katarzyna Ewa Żak

Born in 1988. An artist of light, a catcher of moments, and a storyteller who uses images to create emotional narratives and unique visual tales. A cinema enthusiast and a composer of frames, for whom every fragment of reality can become a work of art.

She holds a master’s degree in philosophy from the Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology at the University of Warsaw, which allows her to combine depth of reflection with artistic sensitivity. She also graduated from the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice, where she developed her skills in cinematic creation. She is currently refining her craft at the Institute of Creative Photography in Opava.

Professionally connected to the film industry, she has gained experience working on numerous film sets. Her work spans documentary and feature productions, short artistic forms, student projects, commercials, and music videos. As a photojournalist and film stills photographer, she has a unique ability to capture frames that convey the essence of a moment and the atmosphere of a story.

Particularly close to her is documentary photography, through which she passionately preserves fleeting moments of everyday life, building authentic and moving narratives. She is a member of the Polish Filmmakers Association, which underlines her dedication and professionalism in artistic projects. Her work is marked by extraordinary attention to detail, a refined sense of light and composition, and sensitivity to what is often invisible at first glance. She creates out of passion and a deep fascination with the world—every frame hides a story worth discovering.

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