VERTIGO, the 9th exhibition of #Raw the @theocharakis_foundation contemporary art series.
Duo show along with @natalia_manta Curated by @faidra.v
Words by F.Vasileiadou: "The general feeling of lack of balance and instability is encapsulated by the title of the exhibition, “Vertigo”, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s most influential masterpiece (1958), a cinematic essay on human suffering and catharsis. The comparison of the Hitchcockian gaze with Dante’s descent to Hell or the myth of Orpheus entering Hades to save Eurydice, highlights the need for liberation from the shackles of personal “vertigo”. Like Dante and Orpheus, Hitchcock’s hero, Scotty, dives into a dark and dangerous world, both literally and figuratively, to find or save something he has lost. This journey is a deep psychological exploration of the human condition, obsession and psychological meltdown, with the director describing a man’s inner struggle with his fears and trauma in order to redeem himself.
This is exactly where the significance of the exhibition lies: in the introspection of the inner psyche of the individual that leads to catharsis – a process of discovery and self-understanding, which becomes especially important in times of instability and uncertainty and may be the only way of recovery in a toxic culture. From sculptures that flirt with the existential void of intergenerational trauma to ceramic forms from which flowers bloom in homage to the subtle art of saying goodbye, the exhibition “Vertigo” brings together two artists who do not just create static sculptural works, but rather stories that evolve in time, thus inviting the viewer to a deep introspection. Collectively, their dynamic and multidimensional work synthesizes a profound contemplation of the present moment and a prediction for the future, through artistic and existential exploration that attempts to create a living archive of the cultural and social challenges we face today."
Duo show along with @natalia_manta Curated by @faidra.v
Words by F.Vasileiadou: "The general feeling of lack of balance and instability is encapsulated by the title of the exhibition, “Vertigo”, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s most influential masterpiece (1958), a cinematic essay on human suffering and catharsis. The comparison of the Hitchcockian gaze with Dante’s descent to Hell or the myth of Orpheus entering Hades to save Eurydice, highlights the need for liberation from the shackles of personal “vertigo”. Like Dante and Orpheus, Hitchcock’s hero, Scotty, dives into a dark and dangerous world, both literally and figuratively, to find or save something he has lost. This journey is a deep psychological exploration of the human condition, obsession and psychological meltdown, with the director describing a man’s inner struggle with his fears and trauma in order to redeem himself.
This is exactly where the significance of the exhibition lies: in the introspection of the inner psyche of the individual that leads to catharsis – a process of discovery and self-understanding, which becomes especially important in times of instability and uncertainty and may be the only way of recovery in a toxic culture. From sculptures that flirt with the existential void of intergenerational trauma to ceramic forms from which flowers bloom in homage to the subtle art of saying goodbye, the exhibition “Vertigo” brings together two artists who do not just create static sculptural works, but rather stories that evolve in time, thus inviting the viewer to a deep introspection. Collectively, their dynamic and multidimensional work synthesizes a profound contemplation of the present moment and a prediction for the future, through artistic and existential exploration that attempts to create a living archive of the cultural and social challenges we face today."
