Christina Makropoulou: "...Art [...] a refuge that brings us back to the essential"
Visual artist Christina Makropoulou presents her new work in her solo exhibition featuring paintings on photographic paper.
Visual artist Christina Makropoulou is showcasing her latest work in a solo exhibition held at the newly created space of the Artistic Therapeutic Workshop "Psychotechnies" in Greece. The exhibition focuses on innovative painting techniques on photographic paper, which serves as a medium for experimentation and dialogue between light, color, and material. This unique approach transforms the photographic paper into a landscape of metamorphosis, imbuing it with a sense of memory and introspection.
In her conversation, Makropoulou emphasizes the significance of her use of photographic paper, describing it as a medium intertwined with memory. The cracking of the paper's surface creates volumes and light, which reflects an internal process akin to a dialogue between light and substance. This evokes a deeper contemplation of the interplay between art and personal experience, connecting viewers to their own memories and emotions.
As the exhibition unfolds, it contributes to the dialogue surrounding contemporary art in Greece, highlighting the role of art as a refuge that allows individuals to reconnect with their essential selves amidst the complexities of modern life. Makropoulou’s innovative techniques and thematic choices not only reflect her artistic vision but also invite the audience to engage with their own inner worlds through the transformative power of art.