In the body labyrinth I

The painting “In the body labyrinth I”

by Magdalena Nowatkowska

from the series “Limits”

is one of the works provisionally named by the artist as body paintings.

The artist leads the viewer into

a symbolic space where female bodies and their parts are reduced to essential forms. Blue lines create a structure resembling a labyrinth, symbolizing

the complex nature of human relationships or the inner complexities

of the psyche.

The red dots placed along the lines can be interpreted as nipples, introducing

the theme of female corporeality

and sexuality in an abstract manner. These elements provide a stark contrast to the serene tones of blue and beige, attracting attention and prompting reflection on the role these points play

in the composition and what they may symbolize.

“In the body labyrinth I” can be seen

as an analysis of the complexity

of human nature. The lines serve

as metaphors for obstacles and paths that we must navigate in our lives.

In the context of the “Limits” series,

this may also refer to the boundaries we set for ourselves and the search for ways

to pass through these barriers.