Between Villain and Hero: Elzbieta Zdunek’s Surrealist Collages

Elzbieta “Ela” Zdunek is a writer and digital collage artist whose grayscale compositions explore themes of alienation, fragmented identity, and the fluidity of perception. With roots in photography, her practice has always centered more on how things are seen than on what is seen. Her collages often capture ambiguous, transitional moments — points of action or inaction that shape how we are perceived, yet remain unresolved. We asked Ela about her art, creative process, and inspirations.