Pavlina Vagioni

Pavlina Vagioni is a Greek multimedia artist with a kaleidoscopic practice ranging from installations to sculpting and painting, to sound collages and VR videos. The common thread of her works is the reinterpretation of classical myths within a contemporary context.

From a background rich in diverse personal experiences, issues of identity and self-knowledge have always preoccupied Pavlina. Her interest in the plethora of symbolisms within Greek mythological themes fuels her artistic imagination. Her preference for utilising new materials and technologies reflects her restless spirit and curiosity.

She says, “My art is all about alchemy. I use visual and aural enchantment to reinterpret universal notions of identity and self-knowledge within the framework of Hellenic mythology, which I view as a rich repository of hidden meanings, ideas and archetypes.”

About her process, she shares, “Despite the heterogeneous character of the resulting artworks, I use a set method of creation. Each new project begins with the research of written source material and etymological analysis of the words used in primary sources. The more diverse my sources, the more ideas I generate and the richer my ultimate interpretation. I decide the materials based on my research. This process allows me to explore novel interpretations and continuously evolve. Each medium has different properties and behaviour; hence, a single project is expressed through a combination of various media which complement my chosen theme.”

Pavlina is an honours graduate of the Athens School of Fine Arts and a professional classical singer with additional studies in music theory, piano and music composition from the Athens Music Society and Alexandroupolis Music Society Conservatories in Greece. She retains studios in Athens, Greece, and Houston, Texas, USA, and has exhibited widely