The unicorn, a symbol of transformation and healing, has long captivated Prygiel. In this series of five sculptures, created between 2021 and 2023, she explored the power of imaginative narratives, craftsmanship and diversity, drawing on her background in comics. Around 200 hours were devoted to bringing each of these mythical creatures to life.

Frieze london, 2023

great expectations project

Great Expectations began as a spontaneous, impromptu project at the Frieze Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition in London in 2023. While visiting the show, Prygiel noticed an empty red plinth and, on a whim, placed my Gem Unicorn on it. People immediately engaged with it, assuming it was part of the official selection. 

Watching visitors interact with the unicorn reinforced her belief that art can connect with people in unexpected ways. The moment sparked reflections on context and scale, demonstrating how a small artwork can evoke joy and curiosity when given a chance — or a plinth — to shine.

This experience evolved into the idea for a proposed urban art installation featuring a large red plinth topped by a tiny unicorn. The piece plays with scale and perception, echoing those moments in life when we expect something grand but encounter something much smaller by comparison. The project is planned for future  art submission and open calls.