Secret 9 

Małgorzata Serwatka created ‘Secret 9’, an evocative image presented in a circular format that immediately draws us into its intimate world. The dominant shades of blue create a cool, melancholic atmosphere, contrasting sharply with the bold red text to the right. The composition is divided, featuring what seems to be a fragmented portrait rendered in delicate watercolor washes alongside an assertive textual element. These disjointed components may challenge fixed meanings, inviting reflection on themes of identity and language. The red text seems to be stenciled and challenges a conventional reading. The fragmented nature of ‘Secret 9’ may reflect broader philosophical concerns about the instability of meaning and the self. The interplay between the serene portraiture and the disruptive text exemplifies how Serwatka destabilizes established visual orders, leaving us to consider the layered meanings embedded within this intriguing artwork.