ORANGE ALTERNATIVE
This project explores the surrealist protest movement known as the Orange Alternative, founded in 1980s communist Poland by art student Waldemar “Major” Fydrych. Through whimsical dwarf graffiti and absurd public performances called “happenings,” the movement used humor and satire to challenge authoritarian censorship and social control.
By turning everyday repression into a canvas for creativity, the Orange Alternative helped mobilise public dissent and contributed to the peaceful fall of communism in Poland. This project highlights how playful, subversive art can become a powerful tool for political change.