Set in a commune just beyond the borders of Kraków, this photographic cycle builds a panorama of a distinct rural micro-world.
Beneath the surface of daily rural life lies a layered history. Situated adjacent to the city, these lands once marked a historic frontier during the partitions of Poland. At that time, inhabitants of these lands were called Kopinioki, a name no longer in use.
This project explores a forgotten borderland that subconsciously persists in collective memory long after its official borders have dissolved: a legacy shaped by tradition, local customs, deep-rooted religiosity, and the recurring spirits of the past.
