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Matylda Damięcka's graphic commentary on the results of the U.S. election

07.11.2024 16:55
A picture is worth a thousand words, but only true artists can convey even more with just a few brushstrokes, as demonstrated by the latest work of Matylda Damięcka, a popular artist in Poland from the well-known family of Polish actors.
Actress, singer-songwriter, and cartoonist Matylda Damięcka and her recent graphic on the results of the U.S. elections, alongside the front page of Indonesian newspapers featuring images of U.S. President-Elect Donald J. Trump, November 7, 2024.
Actress, singer-songwriter, and cartoonist Matylda Damięcka and her recent graphic on the results of the U.S. elections, alongside the front page of Indonesian newspapers featuring images of U.S. President-Elect Donald J. Trump, November 7, 2024. MAST IRHAM/PAP/EPA/FOTON/IG/@thegirlwhofellonearth

The youngest of the Damięcki family, Matylda, not only pursues acting like many of her relatives (her late father Maciej was an actor, her uncle Damian is still active in acting, her cousin Grzegorz, her brother Mateusz was a child star in Polish cinema, and the family patriarch, Dobiesław, performed on stage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries).

Recently, Matylda Damięcka’s graphics, shared on Instagram, have been breaking popularity records, as she cleverly, humorously, and often very accurately comments on current events. Her works are known for their deep social engagement and often serve as valuable commentary on both Polish and global issues.

Matylda Damięcka’s artwork is gaining significant attention from Instagram users, where she regularly shares her creations under the pseudonym @thegirlwhofellonearth.
Matylda Damięcka’s artwork is gaining significant attention from Instagram users, where she regularly shares her creations under the pseudonym @thegirlwhofellonearth.

Matylda posted a graphic on her Instagram where the flag of the United States has been modified to resemble the colors of the Russian flag. The artwork is signed with the Polish word "WYBÓR" ("CHOICE"), but the letter "R" was replaced by the Cyrillic letter "Я."

As quickly noted by online users, this change references the controversial ties between Donald Trump and Russia. Many users praised the artist’s insightful and precise message in the comments.

A family archive from a 1998 photo shoot. Brothers Damian (on the left) and Maciej (on the right) Damięcki, with Maciej's children, Matylda and Mateusz Damięcki, on the left. All of them are or were actors (PAP/Afa Pixx/Krzysztof Wellman) A family archive from a 1998 photo shoot. Brothers Damian (on the left) and Maciej (on the right) Damięcki, with Maciej's children, Matylda and Mateusz Damięcki, on the left. All of them are actors (PAP/Afa Pixx/Krzysztof Wellman)

Source: IG/@thegirlwhofellonearth

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