Marek Poradowski

Ordinary & Extraordinary Tasks, 2025

My work is called Ordinary & Extraordinary Tasks.  Women’s everyday grooming and beauty routines like polishing nails, applying makeup or shaving legs can be a form of self-care and rituals of relaxation.  They might bring a sense of peace, pleasure. For some these routines boost confidence and self-esteem.  

Looking polished or well – groomed might feel empowering, reinforcing a positive self – image. These routines often reflect personal style and identity and can be a form of creative expression and used as an art form.  

Engaging in everyday tasks can instil a sense of discipline, it’s a way of maintaining order and stability in daily life, or so the lifestyle and beauty industries tell us.   Many of this beauty routines are made by cultural norms and societal expectations of presentations.