Cykle – exhibition of photographs by Ewa Wolf
Exhibition at Plac Wojska Polskiego in Bielsko-Biała | March 7 – April 3, 2025
The outdoor exhibition Cycles, presented in the urban space to mark International Women’s Day, explores the deep connection between women and nature—how their monthly and yearly rhythms align with the natural cycles of the Earth.
The world of flora and fauna is attuned to the phases of the moon—its tides and ebbs—and, on a yearly scale, to the sun’s journey, bringing times of bloom and fruition, as well as autumnal shedding, bare branches, and winter’s retreat to the roots, only to blossom again in spring with renewed strength.
The exhibition’s title also alludes to the cycles of a woman’s life, serving as a reminder that, contrary to media-driven ideals, feminine beauty is multidimensional and timeless. Its essence lies in self-awareness, authenticity, and inner rootedness. Truth needs no retouching.
The artist invites us to see ourselves as part of nature—to marvel at ourselves as we do at a forest, a storm, the wind, a snowfall, the first spring flower, or the last autumn apple. Nothing in nature is perfect, and yet that is precisely what makes it beautiful.
Wolf believes in challenging unrealistic ideals of femininity that foster feelings of inadequacy. She reminds daughters, mothers, friends, and the “inner girls” within us all that they are unique and extraordinary:
“Tell her she is wise like the world, like life, like the infinite. Tell her that compassion, empathy, and support—both for others and for herself—are what truly matter. Remind her to care for her hands and her heart, to respect her time, her body, her dreams, and her desires. It is important to feel and express both anger and love. Let her ‘no’ be firm and her ‘yes’ confident. It is good to relearn how to stand up for herself, set boundaries, and plant her feet firmly on the ground. To know how to be courageous, decisive, and clear while remaining soft, open, and at ease within. Without guilt or shame. To understand that she can win, but also make mistakes, lose her way, or retreat. To trust herself—her intuition, her feelings, her instincts. To trust life. If she is true to herself, the world will become a little more real, too.”
About the Artist
The author of the photographs, Ewa Wolf, is a highlander, photographer, and performer. She studied cultural studies at the University of Wrocław, photography at AFA, and Protestant theology at Evangelical School of Theology in Wroclaw. For her, photography is a means of expression that helps to confront fears—both personal and collective—bridge cultural divides, and serve as a therapeutic tool. She believes that revealing and telling one’s truth in front of the camera (regardless of which side of the lens one stands on) can often be the first step toward healing. In her view, photography can be a catalyst for self-discovery and inner transformation.
Wolf’s photographs are black and white, raw, and minimalist. This is a deliberate choice—stripping away excess to focus entirely on meaning rather than form.
Colour versions of her works can be found on her Instagram: @photosensitivewolf.
Opening & Closing Events
The official yet entirely informal opening—true to the spirit of the exhibition, without extravagance or conventions, but celebrating in the most beautiful way—will take place on March 7, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Punkt 11. Join us for tea and unhurried conversations—about women.
We also invite you to the exhibition’s finissage, where we will gather once again, this time with music, at Wojska Polskiego Square. More details will be shared on the Punkt 11 website and social media.
