Pauline Chernichaw

Traditionally, males need their egos fed by their female counterpart. Curb Your Ego is similar to a recognizable NYC street sign declaring “Curb your Dog”. This thought provoking image refers to men’s continued disparagement of women in contemporary society.

Men often require women to curb their own ego and to keep it in check. Curb Your Ego’s aim is to spark an awareness of these issues and emphasize women’s potential self-worth and self-confidence. “Never forget you are more powerful than you are damaged, and you will rise from any abyss they drown you in” —Nikita Gill

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Pauline Chernichaw’s background has shaped her artistic vision and her focus on social narratives. Chernichaw was born in post WWII Germany to parents of holocaust survivors. Coming from an extended family of creatives that included filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, she developed a passion for art at a very young age. Her art encompasses both photography and painting.

Chernichaw’s artwork has been exhibited in museums and galleries including the 2020 exhibition titled Metamorphosis at Carter Burden Gallery, NYC. Her work was included in NY1 news arts reporter Stephanie Simon’s segment on the CBgallery. She is a member of Ceres Gallery and an award-winning member of The National Association of Women Artists. Her works are included in private and permanent collections. Reviews and publications include reviews by art critic IIana Jael in Musee Magazine and Jonathan Goodman in WhiteHot Magazine.