Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin 2019

Małgorzata Serwatka painted Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin with oil on canvas. Serwatka’s painting invites us to consider the role of architecture in shaping institutional identity, especially within the context of medical education. The university building stands as a beacon, lit up against a night sky, perhaps symbolizing the enlightenment and knowledge it embodies. But, what does it mean to cast an institution in such a dramatic light? Does it speak to the weight of responsibility carried by those within, or perhaps the hopes invested in medical advancement? As a woman artist, Serwatka engages with a field—medicine—historically dominated by men, offering a unique perspective on the spaces where health, healing, and scientific discovery take place. This painting then becomes more than a representation; it's a statement about presence, perspective, and the ongoing dialogue between history and progress.