Magdalena Wywrot's "Pestka" is a photography series chronicling eleven significant years in the life of her daughter, Barbara. The term "pestka" monetarily signifies seed or stone but is also symbolic of smallness and simplicity, reflecting their mother-daughter bond. After leaving a troubled marriage and moving to Kraków, Wywrot aimed to document her daughter's psychological growth rather than just her physical transformation. The resulting black-and-white imagery from their apartment captures their personal milestones and emotional landscapes, fostering a unique perspective on motherhood during adolescence.
Magdalena Wywrot's series "Pestka" documents eleven years of her and her daughter Barbara's lives, capturing emotional growth amidst personal transformations.
"I wanted to show a transition, capturing emotions rather than mere physical changes. It is about understanding this significant period in her life."
The decision to leave her husband marked the beginning of a new chapter, as Wywrot aimed to create a space free from societal norms in Kraków.
In "Pestka," Wywrot combines personal introspection with intimate portraits to explore the complexities of motherhood and the struggles of her daughter's adolescence.
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