My work explores the intersection of artistic practice and humanistic social sciences, engaging with themes of environmental justice, human rights, gender equality, and cultural identity. Through a dialogue between history and contemporary narratives, I reimagine ancient iconography, merging human and animal forms to evoke connections between humanity and nature. My focus is on cultural similarities between civilisations and the close relation between humans of all geographies.
Drawing from the archaeological heritage of Anatolia, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Southern Europe—especially Sicily—I investigate matriarchal traditions and the role of women as protectors and nurturers of all beings. My recent work incorporates wild clay from Amsterdam’s the Lutkemeerpolder, emphasizing local engagement and ecological consciousness.
Genesis II is a series of ceramic tri-dimensional works serving as a visual exploration to bring Mother God representations to life and explore the profound interplay between humans and nature. The aim is to experience how these timeless themes shape our essence and existence. Historical and archaeological heritages convey a new aesthetic of broken parts forming a whole, expressing a desire for a new narrative built from pieces. This visual experience prompts reflection on the potential acceptance of incompleteness and imperfections, with the idea that this perception can have a constructive impact on our consumption models and our general relationship with materials.
During the spring of 2023, my focus shifted to incorporating reference images into the artwork, exploring how images might replace textual insights. I utilized silkscreen frames to replicate detailed photos of the majestic sculpture of Artemis of Ephesus, which I captured during my trip to Turkey in 2022. The overlapping of parts in the image and their repetitive appearance on top of each other serves to highlight the most inspiring forms of the original sculpture, while also providing background information for my ceramic works.
In my sculptural work, I combine elements from various historical periods to address collective humanitarian concerns. By intersecting forms, periods, and geography, I create bodies that go beyond aesthetics, becoming a means of communication.
Throughout history, ancient goddesses like Artemis, Isis, Venus, Daphne, and Nike played significant roles in representing women. Their depictions emphasized qualities associated with motherhood, fertility, and healing.
I also explore the connection between women and nature by incorporating animal symbolism. Reflecting on climate change and environmental issues, I challenge our perception of the "Anthropocene" and humanity's relationship with nature. By blurring the boundaries between species, my sculptures transcend divisions.
Through my work, I invite viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world. My sculptures serve as catalysts for dialogue and reflection, challenging notions of superiority and destructive behavior.
