Stella Zozi
I would place my artistic style in the field of expressionism since I aim to communicate a feeling and a state of existence rather than a reality or a tangible meaning. Intuitive painting and Automatism are practises that dominate my work. My paintings and prints are seized by a mythical end ethereal atmosphere, like scenes from tales and dreams, in which humans are unified with nature. My work is deeply influenced by my Greek background and especially by the Mediterranean landscapes. With my recent body of work I have been exploring notions like memories, dreams and heritage. Having in my possession photographs taken by my ancestors from around the 40s-70s I have been contemplating about my own past and my heritage. These photographs have influenced my work and have become an integral part of my practice. My recent prints functioned as an internal exploration of my past.