Dot, Dash. | Darkness Falls, Silence Calls | An exhibition of graphic works by Ewelina Kruszewska
For centuries, certain animals haunted our stories, igniting fear and fascination. But are these creatures truly deserving of their monstrous reputations? ‘Darkness Falls, Silence Calls’ dares you to question the narratives we’ve constructed, and discover a new understanding of the so-called ‘villains’ of the animal kingdom, where the shadows hold more than just fear.
About the Exhibition
Ewelina Kruszewska’s minimalist posters, showcased in ‘Darkness Falls, Silence Calls,’ challenge the fear-driven narratives surrounding misunderstood animals. This exhibition reveals the vital ecological roles and surprising companionship these creatures offer, contrasting starkly with their cultural portrayal as figures of dread.
See how far our fears have distorted the reality of these creatures in 13 striking large-scale posters (100×70 cm).
The Shark: Ever since ‘Jaws,’ it’s been the ultimate symbol of bloodthirsty terror. In truth, most shark species avoid humans altogether. Far from mindless predators, they are curious guardians of the ocean who help maintain its delicate balance.
The bat—often imagined as a winged menace with fangs in horror tales—sheds the cloak of Dracula’s influence, revealing its true identity: a crucial ally in the natural world, pollinating plants and regulating insect populations with remarkable efficiency.
King Kong, the cinematic giant, is often perceived as raw danger. His tragic fate, however, reveals a misunderstood creature, destroyed by human arrogance. A cautionary tale about our impact on natur
The Death’s-head Hawkmoth, immortalized in The Silence of the Lambs, earned its eerie reputation from the skull-like mark on its back. But behind that spooky pattern is a surprisingly quirky little insect—it can let out a tiny squeak when it’s spooked, just by puffing air through its nose!
Then there’s the black cat, burdened by centuries of superstition and Poe’s dark tales. Once feared as an omen of bad luck or a witch’s accomplices, they’re now understood for what they truly are: loving, graceful purr-fect companions, as tender and loyal as any other cat.
About the Artist
Ewelina Kruszewska is a graphic designer who blends art with modern technology. A graduate in painting from the Faculty of Arts at UMCS in Lublin, she has spent years creating book covers, posters, and animations. Her signature style, minimalist, precise, and masterful in its use of color, is evident in her work. She is the designer behind the Wschodni Express book series and is passionate about electronic music and audio-visual storytelling. She currently works in the Exhibition and Publishing Department at the State Museum at Majdanek.
Curated by: Aleksandra Skrabek