(2020 - now)

Women Body Acceptance is a mixed media project through which I aim to normalize the image of the female body in Polish society, broaden the concept of female beauty, and highlight the exclusion women face due to their appearance. Rooted in my own experiences, the project is built on intimate encounters—photo sessions and interviews—with women who share their personal journeys of growing up in a patriarchal society, where traditional female roles are often narrowly defined and culturally reinforced.

Through these stories, I’m interested in how such societal expectations shape women's self-acceptance and I showcase how the natural female body clashes with the ideals portrayed in pop culture and social media. I explore themes of shame, stigma, and objectification, and confront the norms that dictate how women "should" look like.

Alongside photography, the project includes interviews in which heroines speak about their experiences with body acceptance. My goal is to create a space for honest dialogue—where women can reflect on their relationship with their bodies. By combining conversation and imagery, I encourage women to embrace their so-called "imperfections" and to express themselves as they want.

To date, 30 women have participated in the project, generously sharing their stories and perspectives. Women Body Acceptance is both a form of artistic research and a call to action—an ongoing exploration of body positivity that creates space for female voices to be seen, heard and valued.



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Solo show “Tres Bien Gallery” Warsaw, 2023






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marta.karkosa@gmail.com