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 through her works is the reinterpretation of classical myths within a contemporary context. Using a scenographic approach, she varies the size of her works, from monumental to intimate dimensions, with a combination of abstract and figurative elements.

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 utilizing new materials and technologies reflects her restless spirit and curiosity.

About her art work, she shares, “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.”

”Despite the heterogeneous character of the resulting artworks, I use a set method of creation. Each new project begins with research of written source material and interviews with knowledgeable and unconventional people. The more diverse my sources, the more ideas I generate and the richer my ultimate interpretation. I decide on the materials based on my research. 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 graduate of the Athens School of Fine Arts and a professional Classical Singer with She retains studios in Athens, Greece, and Houston TX, USA and has participated in various group exhibitions in both countries.

Learn more about Vagioni and her work at https://vagioni.com/