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Endoscopy installation- Degree show 2018

My recent work titled Endoscopy is comprised of hybrid
objects, which balance between
being organic and manufactured, 
decaying and undying. 
Drawing visual inspiration from external and internal elements of the human body (skin, organs, cellular structures, biological fluids) 
Ι expose to light the mysterious biochemical procedures which take place in the depths of the human organism or of some medical laboratory, 
thus assigning them a totem-like and utterly occult status. The latex membranes and the glass objects –both materials are used in their natural and artificial form in the works– become translucent due to their composition, allowing the light to penetrate, to dissolve and to purify them of any illness or mortality, concepts inevitably associated with the material, physical dimension of the human existence. 
Versatile and elastic, rigid and fragile respectively, they act as a dual reminder of the endurance as much as of the vulnerability of our nature. 
Presented in the form of an undivided installation in space and accompanied by a video projection of optic and sonic motifs reminiscent of biorhythmic functions, the works compose not only a visual but also a multisensory environment both inviting and challenging the visitor to be immersed in a poignant introspection of one ’s inner self
After all, the philosophical question shared by all of man’s quests in the arts, letters, science, religion is none other than the journey towards self-awareness. Yet without the realization of the tragedy of the human condition, it is impossible to achieve catharsis…  

more details:

 

http://www.medinart.eu/

 

In pdf> sketches- ideas- texts about artwork and feelings 

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