The intent of this project is to explore decay in architecture and make a connection between ancient and modern ruins. The collage is a depiction of the Acropolis assembled from photographs of abandoned buildings covered in graffiti from all over Athens. Unlike preserved heritage sites, that communicate a timelessness, but also feel distant and disconnected from contemporary life, modern ruins display how abandoned structures can evolve with the community and invite new interpretations. This project does not aim to diminish the cultural importance of ancient ruins, but to explore how together, they reflect different forms of memory and cultural expression.
“Fed Up” is a collage on a canvas that explores how food, body image, and emotions are connected, especially under the pressure of social media and beauty standards. The messy, layered look of the artwork reflects the inner chaos many people feel when dealing with eating, self-worth, and how they’re seen by others. Inspired by psychological theories, the piece shows how we can feel torn between who we are and who we think we should be. It is personal, emotional, and it is meant to make viewers think about how society shapes the way we see our bodies, our choices, and our value.
This work touches some sensitive topics, so please discuss with the creator before the project's exhibition.
A collage of black and white photos depicting portraits of women who managed to break the glass ceiling throughout the decades, accompanied by an explanatory PowerPoint presentation with regards to the concept of glass ceiling.
QR code at the bottom of each photo with a brief story of each woman’s experience in their professional career.
“Harmonious Opposites” is a collage series consisting of 4 collages of the same design and logic. It shows two female figures looking at each other. These two figures represent two very different sides of mine, my masculine and feminine side respectively, living together in my body respectfully and peacefully after many years of identity crisis.
Inspired by electromagnetic waves, I wanted to express the complexity of light and its thousands of applications into our world, or more thoroughly, the thousands of ways light is continuously finding to express itself. Specifically, I chose the chameleon as an example of a lizard which gives way into ultraviolet lighting for survival purposes. Additionally, taking advantage of other natural elements like eggshells, banana skins, olive oil, honey and tonic water, which have the same reflective properties, I decided to combine the two into an integrated creative arts project. More specifically, I draw a chameleon and to its body I attached the before mentioned elements in order to display the natural phenomenon using an ultraviolet light torch in an overall very dark environment.
"Self-Portrait of the Mind" is a self-reflective collage project encapsulating the journey of consciousness. Utilizing personal time capsule journaling and symbolism, it distills defining moments from youth to adulthood, portraying shifts in identity and personal growth. While tangible artifacts evoke multi-sensory recollections and deep engagement with memories, the chronological arrangement mirrors the evolution of consciousness, from innocence to self-discovery. Ultimately, the project serves as a dynamic exploration of identity and narrative, driven by the human quest for self-expression and understanding.
