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For his "Quadratpolis" series of large-format photos, Daniel Stasielak chose to limit himself to an aesthetically challenging black-and-white square composition, and purposely avoided any use of color or narrative. Simple geometrical shapes dominate the photos, inspired by Kazimierz Malewicz's Supermatism. Inspiration of the exhibition went far beyond famous subjects, though.

Tamara Gadomska, for example, presents photos of people whose everyday lives are far removed from their hobbies. One of her photos present a young womena a lawyer by profession (whose passion is musical) standing next to a bus stop with her umbrella. In another photo a teacher whose hobby is travelling poses with her suitcase in hand. Another shows a physiotherapist (who loves to swim) in a drained swimming pool. The humor and irony of the photos are not only part of life but are also integral to the photographer's style.

By using different techniques (such as the difficult and antiquated gum print) the photographers demonstrate their talent and creativity.

Next to the Photography part of the exhibition, Interior Design Students showcase their work. Each piece of work offers a different take on what the office, gallery or spa center could look like, all presented as high quality 3D images. Among the works we find a re-design of Kraków's Bunkier Sztuki gallery, where designer Natalia Kornecka is suggests a modern and stylish way of arranging the exhibition space with respect to the history of the building. Next to the 3D works, a hand-made lamp collection was presented. The lamps surprise and delight the viewer with their incorporation of objects such as steel pipes and ping-pong balls.

One can hardly mention interior design without including some discussion of visual merchandising, especially when the projects designed by VM students are this creative, playful and unique. Shop interiors designed by Milena Czajkowska for a jeans company hearken back to a saloon in the old American west in the days of the cowboys.

Andviewing the top shop catalogue by Paulina Stopa is like reading a vintage illustrated book for little girls. Each invites you into a different fairytale world.

The final results are playful and original but also elegant, smart and attractive. All were crafted from things such as vinyl records, cans, and soup boxes. These old objects which seem useless and whose only destination is a trash bin have been transformed into stylish pieces. The designed handbags are not only an excellent demonstration of students' creativity but they also show their concern for the environment and interest in recycling. With the designs students demonstrated that nothing is too useless to be transformed into high fashion and that we don't need to pay big money to have accessories that are original and stand out in a crowd.

"Eco - creativity" was part of a workshop in which students took part to learn how to re-purpose used objects and materials, and how to create new patterns from old photos, plastic bags, newspapers and to make new shapes inspired by what they have found. The design of the handbags showcased the imaginative talent of the students. Who would have thought, after all, that a metal screw could be the inspiration for a futuristic industrial look, or plastic tape for a more avant-garde look, or black and while plastic bags for a romantic style? The workshops focused students' natural talent and bolstered their confidence, while encouraging them to take more creative risks.

After the workshops the next step was to show the handbags to the public. Together with the National Museum, Cracow School of Art and Fashion Design, has presented a combined Runway Show/ Art Exhibition in one of the museum's halls, gathering numerous audience.

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