Πάσχα στο Μπρούκλιν (Easter in Brooklyn)
2021
Silkscreen on paper, framed
50 × 35 cm
“Through the incorporation of semiotic elements and her body of work, “Illusion of home, as a memory,” Nicole Economides explores feelings of nostalgia, home, and the quest for one’s identity while traversing the Atlantic bidirectionally. Her artistic practice sheds light on the intersections of memory, migration, and identity, delving into both personal experiences and cultural signifiers. It presents a nuanced reflection on the impact of economic migration on individual and collective identities, exploring the intricate interplay of language and culture in shaping distinct experiences of belonging. Her paintings serve as a reminder to spectators of both longing and recollection. [...]
In addition to the paintings, the artist incorporates two drawings and a silkscreen into the exhibit. The drawings offer a more intimate look, perhaps a preliminary sketch or a more detailed exploration of a specific element from the photographs. The silkscreen, on the other hand, plays a more revelatory role. It directly reproduces the actual image captured on the faded photograph, the one obscured by the note on the back in the large-scale paintings. This juxtaposition invites viewers to contemplate the layers of history and memory embedded within each piece. These layered elements become the artist's brushstrokes, painting a poignant portrait of family, heritage, and the bittersweet journey of immigration. It's a story told in whispers - fragmented memories held within faded photographs,echoes of a distant language, and the silent testament of repurposed objects.”
Excerpt from curatorial text for Illusion of Home by Olympia Tzortzi
2021
Silkscreen on paper, framed
50 × 35 cm
“Through the incorporation of semiotic elements and her body of work, “Illusion of home, as a memory,” Nicole Economides explores feelings of nostalgia, home, and the quest for one’s identity while traversing the Atlantic bidirectionally. Her artistic practice sheds light on the intersections of memory, migration, and identity, delving into both personal experiences and cultural signifiers. It presents a nuanced reflection on the impact of economic migration on individual and collective identities, exploring the intricate interplay of language and culture in shaping distinct experiences of belonging. Her paintings serve as a reminder to spectators of both longing and recollection. [...]
In addition to the paintings, the artist incorporates two drawings and a silkscreen into the exhibit. The drawings offer a more intimate look, perhaps a preliminary sketch or a more detailed exploration of a specific element from the photographs. The silkscreen, on the other hand, plays a more revelatory role. It directly reproduces the actual image captured on the faded photograph, the one obscured by the note on the back in the large-scale paintings. This juxtaposition invites viewers to contemplate the layers of history and memory embedded within each piece. These layered elements become the artist's brushstrokes, painting a poignant portrait of family, heritage, and the bittersweet journey of immigration. It's a story told in whispers - fragmented memories held within faded photographs,echoes of a distant language, and the silent testament of repurposed objects.”
Excerpt from curatorial text for Illusion of Home by Olympia Tzortzi
Images © Stathis Mamalakis