PINELOPI AKRITIDOU
Pinelopi Akritidou is an oil painter living in Thessaloniki, Greece. Raised in a family of doctors and scientists, Akritidou has forged a unique aesthetic that blends abstraction, figuration, and medical imagery. She creates fantasy landscapes populated by myriad organisms of varying shapes–spherical, oval, polygonal, isodiametric, or tubular–as if observed under a microscope. These unfamiliar habitats act as contrasts and containers for pressing issues explored by the artist, which are circumscribed inside bubbles floating in the atmosphere. The diverging color temperatures, luminosities, and stylistic executions add dramatic tension to the conversing planes, luring the beholder into a dense net of associations. In Threat, for instance, a carmine heart organ buoys against a backdrop of green macroscopic HIV cells, symbolizing the still prevalent taboos faced by the LGBTQ+ community and their sexuality. Other topics addressed by the artist are the war in Ukraine, environmental destruction, and societal isolation in the digital age. There is always a clear intent behind Akridiou’s narratives, yet she prefers the enigma to remain partly unsolved, leaving room for the viewer to form their own interpretations.
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As I observe the ongoing evolution of our society, I perceive it as a living organism, where each individual forms an integral part. I view the individual as a social cell, and in each of my creations, I construct a distinct environment imbued with analogous circumstances, shedding light on its intricate interactions within society.
I draw inspiration from the organic microcosm of microbes and cells to illustrate this symbiotic relationship. Through the use of successive layers and vibrant colors, I aim to emphasize the perpetual and profound impact of humanity on the contemporary environment.
Additionally, the various shapes and casings I incorporate into my work serve a similar purpose. They act as entry points into the project, intentionally veiled, allowing the viewer to decide where to direct their focus.
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