The princess and the pea | expanded cinema installation (2024)
The princess and the pea, exh. Kaspoura / Loveburn, cur. Katerina Markoulaki w/ Raisa Desypri| Oχτώ / Eight | Athens(2024)
Installation for καψουρα/ lovenburn group show :In reimagining the classic Anderson fairy tale, the installation delves into the realm of kapsoura from a distinctly female perspective, shedding light on women's sexuality and erotic fantasies. Utilizing a stack of bed pillows, the installation symbolically represents the tumultuous experience of interrupted sleep and the blurred lines between physical sensations and mental illusions associated with kapsoura. Enhancing the immersive experience, a dynamic video projection replays fleeting glimpses of erotic encounters between the artist and the object of sexual obsession. These flashes of intimacy and desire evoke a visceral response, inviting viewers to confront their own perceptions of eroticism and longing. Through the lens of the female gaze, the Installation tries a provocative exploration of passion, power dynamica, and the complexities of human intimacy.
Photos by Kostantinos Andrikoulas