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Poland is a beautiful yet wounded country, currently undergoing major changes and rapid development.
Deeply rooted norms and attitudes toward women, especially among older generations, intertwine with a newly found awareness of mental health and a growing hope for change among the younger generation. These conditions create a space full of internal contradictions - between family duty and the desire for freedom, between what one “should” do and what one truly feels.
Young Polish women are widely seen as capable, beautiful, and strong. But we often forget that behind this image lie real stories and lived experiences.
At the start of this project, I interviewed nine women aged 20 to 28 from diverse backgrounds, asking about their childhoods, identities, and how they feel about their heritage. Their stories revealed where this familiar strength and wisdom comes from - and now, you can discover it too.
After all, these nine women are not the only ones with a story. Every woman you know, your friend, your sister, your daughter, is just as inspiring and equally worthy of recognition.
By painting portraits of these incredible Polish women I had the chance to meet, I want to give them the sincere appreciation they deserve, for all they do for their families, their communities, and themselves.