Marcin Paprota / Apostasy /100×100 cm / oil on canvas / Dungarvan / Ireland / 2020
The artist presents apostasy as a withdrawal, freeing himself from what religious institutionalism imposes. He does not want to be part of a religion that has contributed in the past to harming, murdering others in the name of God. The painting is full of expression, but also peace, solace, acceptance of the choice made, a sense of consent with one’s own feelings.