16 September 2022 – 15 October 2022
Mariandrie
A Glitter Baptism
Opening: 16 September 2022
16 September – 15 October 2022
Mariandrie
A Glitter Baptism
Mariandrie aims to re-contextualize the perception of gender stereotypes. Using raw materials such as unprimed canvas, denim, rope, and the burlap fabric, as well as with her particular use of color, she manages to present bold statements with socio-political and religious messages, crafted in delicate techniques.
Reimagining and reconstructing painting through fiber, the artist produces a new contemporary form. Composition and scale are carefully considered, as the works approach both contemporary form and modern narrative. Her work leads the viewers to re-examine the connection between concept and gender as well as push the boundaries of what is considered feminine and masculine.
Selected Artworks
Artist
Mariandrie
Mariandrie (b.1989) studied Fine Arts at the Lancaster Institute of Contemporary Art in Lancaster University, UK, and achieved an MA in Visual Arts in Education at the European University in Cyprus. She has received an artist residency in Arthaus Lab in Cuba as part of the Havana Biennale 2019. She then developed an artist residency in the Memeraki organization in Cyprus in 2020. In 2021, she attended the workshop “Cleaning the house” by Marina Abramovic. In 2021 she developed an artist residency in Phoenix gallery in Athens where she presented her work in the solo show “Sanctimonious”.
She is also the co-founder of ‘Arteries Foundation’, a non-profit institution for the promotion of contemporary culture.
Mariandrie has exhibited her work both in Cyprus and internationally.