The Infected Series (2020)
Digital art

The artist Artdose created the ‘Infected Series’, taking reference from his old work but made significant alterations. He explains: “The Infected Series was created based on old artworks to express the difference of the reality we used to live in and the one we are going through now.”

Landmark (2019)
130x100cm
Oil on canvas
Courtesy of Slete gallery LA

Vasilis’ work primarily focuses on the interpretations of places that stem from a manipulation of art historical paintings or photographs he himself has taken. As he describes: “They are characterised by the lack of human presence, but they always involve the human mark.”

Lift (2017)
Oil on canvas
60x40cm
Private Collection

Rift (2019)
Oil on canvas
60x45cm
Courtesy of The Contemporary London

Vasilis’ work primarily focuses on the interpretations of places that stem from a manipulation of art historical paintings or photographs he himself has taken. As he describes: “They are characterised by the lack of human presence, but they always involve the human mark.”

Traces (2020)
Photography

Stephanie’s latest photographic work explores the apocalyptic emptying of public space and how ordinary objects have now acquired a different significance. She explains: “As an artist whose work has people at its core, it has been interesting navigating the absence of them. For me, it is not so much the emptiness that gestures towards the dystopian but rather the things that it highlights, things that are left behind - traces of humanity.”

Traces (2020)
Photography

Stephanie’s latest photographic work explores the apocalyptic emptying of public space and how ordinary objects have now acquired a different significance. She explains: “As an artist whose work has people at its core, it has been interesting navigating the absence of them. For me, it is not so much the emptiness that gestures towards the dystopian but rather the things that it highlights, things that are left behind - traces of humanity.”

Quarantine 2020
Photography

Dimitris’ photography is inspired by the COVID-19 crisis as he formed his own series in his own apartment. He describes his work as a “reminder of the unfamiliar condition we are experiencing”. He states: “I hope people are able to relate to this work, feel my sense of humor and pass it on to their virtual neighbour.”

One day everything will be art (2020)
Photography

Paula Costantino’s work ‘One day everything will be art’ gives a positive note to the viewer in reference to the current crisis as she describes:
“I give myself to the new rhythm. New visits, new point of view.
The rest is abundance and courage, Friends.”

Is there an end? Approached/Rise/Await
Photography

In Logan’s photographic series ‘Is there an end?’ she explores the connection between humans and nature. This relationship becomes particularly relevant during the COVID-19 crisis. She states: “We come from nature and we will return to nature. Nature is the grand creator, the controller, and the destroyer of humanity. It has created us rather than the other way around.”

A touch no longer allowed (2020)
Digital art

Alexandra’s latest work ‘A touch no longer allowed’ draws inspiration from the current ‘prohibitions’ of touch during this hard time as she explains: “I digitally edited vintage family photos with the aim of depicting and emphasising how something which seemed so simple before, now causes so much fear and anxiety.”

Who am I? #1
Who am I? #3
Who am I? #4
Drawing, white lacquer marker on black lacquer fabric

Katharina’s work particularly deals with the observation of digital communication and mass consumption, in a new digital era. It becomes evident as people more than ever engage in digital instead of in-person experiences. A new digital world is emerging through the crisis.

Mottainai
Sculpture

Andres’ latest work draws inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi which encourages to see beauty in imperfection. He describes: “If the broken pieces were to be preserved, and reassembled to create new forms, the object can take on a new life with redefined meaning and purpose.” This gives hope to the viewer that we can always adjust our way of living in hard times and come out of this crisis stronger.

MICKEY/FELIX SELF AS CORONA VIRUS (2020)
20cm x 20cm x 20cm Enamel paint on clay.

EARTH IN MOUTH CORONA
(2020)
20cm x 20cm x 20cm Enamel paint on clay.

Andreas’ sculptures aim to explore the visual representation of the Covid-19 virus that is reinforced by the media. “Covid-19 is the only thing you hear about at the moment.” Through these artworks Andreas describes: ”I am adding to that conversation, and showing how I could imagine a Coronavirus”

COP
STAY HOME
65x50cm
Spray Paint, Acrylic and Chalk on Paper.
Corona virus on TV Isolated Corona virus
8.9x6.4cm
Colored Pencil and Water Color on paper (2020)

‘COP’ and ‘Stay Home’ were created on the first week of the measures for movement restrictions in Cyprus.The artworks ‘Corona virus on TV’ and ‘Isolated Corona Virus’ were made back in January. “At the time the virus was contained in China and I found it extremely racist that the media described it as a Chinese problem.”

Self-Portrait Study IV (2020)
Drawing
42x29.7 cm

Loukas’ ‘Self-Portrait Study IV’ examines his own self-reflection in a difficult time of isolation. He states: “All these changes can also have an impact on our own psychological and emotional state.” Constantly trying to adjust to these turbulent times, the artwork that is finally created is one that gives, as he describes, “encouragement to move on and face the future.”

God help we, save us from de alaki! (2020)
Oil and acrylic on canvas
50x40 cm

Shannon is inspired by African textile culture and responds to the current crisis as the circular shapes in the background suggest the Covid-19 virus and healthy cells are overlapping. She states: “My current practice also lends from religious iconography and the impact of symbols placed on the body. The hand gesture signifies a blessing being given and the fire is a metaphor for destruction and renewal.”

Nadie se conoce
Painting (Oil on linen)
100x100 cm.

‘Nadie se conoce’ (No one knows each other) emphasises on the fact that in front of others we always use different masks to hide who we really are and we feel lonely even in front of the presence of other people. As Arnau points out one can take advantage of someone’s vulnerability. In these hard times of isolation, the viewer can go further and pose the question of: Is it when we are all by ourselves that we reveal who we truly are?

In deep thought
Oil on canvas
95x125 cm

‘In deep thought’ is a painting that deals with the theme of loneliness, a theme that becomes prominent in these difficult times. Petra describes: “The person shown in the painting is in a difficult situation sunken in her thoughts. The blue of the background without any structure seems to extend into infinity. The person is lonely trying to figure out what to do, how to face the future.”

Grocery Shopping Outfit No. 2
Oil on canvas
141x140 cm

Through ‘Grocery Shopping Outfit No.2’, Kristy uses sarcasm and paints a planned outfit for grocery shopping in order to ‘add flair to allowed activities during lockdown’. She states: “The framing device on the bottom right also suggests a window frame, in which it reminded me of seeing neighbours across the building clap for the NHS staff.”

Nail Eyes
117x91cm
Amphora Potheads
122x90cm
Oil on canvas

‘Nail Eyes’ depicts the process of self-reflection during quarantine. Kristy explains “The nails come from ‘keep your eyes peeled!’ Dealing with being aware and conscious of what sort of news and information you consume.” Fascinated by Ancient Greek art ‘Amphora Potheads’ is inspired by an image of a pot commenting how Greeks saw the pot’s handles as ears, reminding a human face.”I wanted to extend that pot with humanly bodies".

Vision (2020)
45x50 cm
La casa de babel (2019)
120x150cm
Acrylics on canvas

Christina’s work is a commentary on the ways in which the coronavirus can be viewed as a byproduct of industrial development is the 21st century. Simultaneously it provides us with a glimpse into a future which humans are not a part of and how the remnants of human civilisation become absorbed into the natural landscape.

Teaurastus (The slaughtering)
Acrylics on canvas

Contemplating the concept of ‘slaughtering memories’, Sandy illustrates how detaching oneself from memories of ‘what has been’ can fortify the development of ‘what could be’. This mental detachment between past and future is particularly relevant in the current climate that has seen societies attempt to rewire their behavioural habits to an unprecedented scale. The inspiration came from a poem written by Iida Ruohonen for the @katukahvi book.

How Can I Win If I Don’t Know the Rules Yet (2019)
I’m a Real Player but I Almost Forgot (2019) Acrylic on Canvas 122x152.4 cm

Reflecting on the world today, Qin states: “My paintings are personal narratives inspired by introspective and spiritual contemplations which reveal my human relationship to the physical universe and its underlying purpose.” Relevant to the current crisis: “I hope to provoke reflection on the social, spiritual and physical characteristics of the human situation."

Destiny (2019)
Always Forward (2019)
Acrylic on Canvas
122x152.4 cm

Reflecting on the world today, Qin states: “My paintings are personal narratives inspired by introspective and spiritual contemplations which reveal my human relationship to the physical universe and its underlying purpose.” Relevant to the current crisis: “I hope to provoke reflection on the social, spiritual and physical characteristics of the human situation."

Sentimental Cereal (2018)
Digital drawing and screen printing

Kate’s work combines the old and new packaging of a screen printed Frosties box. “By merging the past with the present, a physical nostalgia is created.” She explains: “One looks to the past, to memories of childhood naivety and humour when our present may be void of it. More than ever, one needs emotional connection, memory, and humour as a release from the harsh reality the world is currently facing.

The Infected Series (2020)
Digital art

The artist Artdose created the ‘Infected Series’, taking reference from his old work but made significant alterations. He explains: “The Infected Series was created based on old artworks to express the difference of the reality we used to live in and the one we are going through now.”

Landmark (2019)
130x100cm
Oil on canvas
Courtesy of Slete gallery LA

Vasilis’ work primarily focuses on the interpretations of places that stem from a manipulation of art historical paintings or photographs he himself has taken. As he describes: “They are characterised by the lack of human presence, but they always involve the human mark.”

Lift (2017)
Oil on canvas
60x40cm
Private Collection

Rift (2019)
Oil on canvas
60x45cm
Courtesy of The Contemporary London

Vasilis’ work primarily focuses on the interpretations of places that stem from a manipulation of art historical paintings or photographs he himself has taken. As he describes: “They are characterised by the lack of human presence, but they always involve the human mark.”

Traces (2020)
Photography

Stephanie’s latest photographic work explores the apocalyptic emptying of public space and how ordinary objects have now acquired a different significance. She explains: “As an artist whose work has people at its core, it has been interesting navigating the absence of them. For me, it is not so much the emptiness that gestures towards the dystopian but rather the things that it highlights, things that are left behind - traces of humanity.”

Traces (2020)
Photography

Stephanie’s latest photographic work explores the apocalyptic emptying of public space and how ordinary objects have now acquired a different significance. She explains: “As an artist whose work has people at its core, it has been interesting navigating the absence of them. For me, it is not so much the emptiness that gestures towards the dystopian but rather the things that it highlights, things that are left behind - traces of humanity.”

Quarantine 2020
Photography

Dimitris’ photography is inspired by the COVID-19 crisis as he formed his own series in his own apartment. He describes his work as a “reminder of the unfamiliar condition we are experiencing”. He states: “I hope people are able to relate to this work, feel my sense of humor and pass it on to their virtual neighbour.”

One day everything will be art (2020)
Photography

Paula Costantino’s work ‘One day everything will be art’ gives a positive note to the viewer in reference to the current crisis as she describes:
“I give myself to the new rhythm. New visits, new point of view.
The rest is abundance and courage, Friends.”

Is there an end? Approached/Rise/Await
Photography

In Logan’s photographic series ‘Is there an end?’ she explores the connection between humans and nature. This relationship becomes particularly relevant during the COVID-19 crisis. She states: “We come from nature and we will return to nature. Nature is the grand creator, the controller, and the destroyer of humanity. It has created us rather than the other way around.”

A touch no longer allowed (2020)
Digital art

Alexandra’s latest work ‘A touch no longer allowed’ draws inspiration from the current ‘prohibitions’ of touch during this hard time as she explains: “I digitally edited vintage family photos with the aim of depicting and emphasising how something which seemed so simple before, now causes so much fear and anxiety.”

Who am I? #1
Who am I? #3
Who am I? #4
Drawing, white lacquer marker on black lacquer fabric

Katharina’s work particularly deals with the observation of digital communication and mass consumption, in a new digital era. It becomes evident as people more than ever engage in digital instead of in-person experiences. A new digital world is emerging through the crisis.

Mottainai
Sculpture

Andres’ latest work draws inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi which encourages to see beauty in imperfection. He describes: “If the broken pieces were to be preserved, and reassembled to create new forms, the object can take on a new life with redefined meaning and purpose.” This gives hope to the viewer that we can always adjust our way of living in hard times and come out of this crisis stronger.

MICKEY/FELIX SELF AS CORONA VIRUS (2020)
20cm x 20cm x 20cm Enamel paint on clay.

EARTH IN MOUTH CORONA
(2020)
20cm x 20cm x 20cm Enamel paint on clay.

Andreas’ sculptures aim to explore the visual representation of the Covid-19 virus that is reinforced by the media. “Covid-19 is the only thing you hear about at the moment.” Through these artworks Andreas describes: ”I am adding to that conversation, and showing how I could imagine a Coronavirus”

COP
STAY HOME
65x50cm
Spray Paint, Acrylic and Chalk on Paper.
Corona virus on TV Isolated Corona virus
8.9x6.4cm
Colored Pencil and Water Color on paper (2020)

‘COP’ and ‘Stay Home’ were created on the first week of the measures for movement restrictions in Cyprus.The artworks ‘Corona virus on TV’ and ‘Isolated Corona Virus’ were made back in January. “At the time the virus was contained in China and I found it extremely racist that the media described it as a Chinese problem.”

Self-Portrait Study IV (2020)
Drawing
42x29.7 cm

Loukas’ ‘Self-Portrait Study IV’ examines his own self-reflection in a difficult time of isolation. He states: “All these changes can also have an impact on our own psychological and emotional state.” Constantly trying to adjust to these turbulent times, the artwork that is finally created is one that gives, as he describes, “encouragement to move on and face the future.”

God help we, save us from de alaki! (2020)
Oil and acrylic on canvas
50x40 cm

Shannon is inspired by African textile culture and responds to the current crisis as the circular shapes in the background suggest the Covid-19 virus and healthy cells are overlapping. She states: “My current practice also lends from religious iconography and the impact of symbols placed on the body. The hand gesture signifies a blessing being given and the fire is a metaphor for destruction and renewal.”

Nadie se conoce
Painting (Oil on linen)
100x100 cm.

‘Nadie se conoce’ (No one knows each other) emphasises on the fact that in front of others we always use different masks to hide who we really are and we feel lonely even in front of the presence of other people. As Arnau points out one can take advantage of someone’s vulnerability. In these hard times of isolation, the viewer can go further and pose the question of: Is it when we are all by ourselves that we reveal who we truly are?

In deep thought
Oil on canvas
95x125 cm

‘In deep thought’ is a painting that deals with the theme of loneliness, a theme that becomes prominent in these difficult times. Petra describes: “The person shown in the painting is in a difficult situation sunken in her thoughts. The blue of the background without any structure seems to extend into infinity. The person is lonely trying to figure out what to do, how to face the future.”

Grocery Shopping Outfit No. 2
Oil on canvas
141x140 cm

Through ‘Grocery Shopping Outfit No.2’, Kristy uses sarcasm and paints a planned outfit for grocery shopping in order to ‘add flair to allowed activities during lockdown’. She states: “The framing device on the bottom right also suggests a window frame, in which it reminded me of seeing neighbours across the building clap for the NHS staff.”

Nail Eyes
117x91cm
Amphora Potheads
122x90cm
Oil on canvas

‘Nail Eyes’ depicts the process of self-reflection during quarantine. Kristy explains “The nails come from ‘keep your eyes peeled!’ Dealing with being aware and conscious of what sort of news and information you consume.” Fascinated by Ancient Greek art ‘Amphora Potheads’ is inspired by an image of a pot commenting how Greeks saw the pot’s handles as ears, reminding a human face.”I wanted to extend that pot with humanly bodies".

Vision (2020)
45x50 cm
La casa de babel (2019)
120x150cm
Acrylics on canvas

Christina’s work is a commentary on the ways in which the coronavirus can be viewed as a byproduct of industrial development is the 21st century. Simultaneously it provides us with a glimpse into a future which humans are not a part of and how the remnants of human civilisation become absorbed into the natural landscape.

Teaurastus (The slaughtering)
Acrylics on canvas

Contemplating the concept of ‘slaughtering memories’, Sandy illustrates how detaching oneself from memories of ‘what has been’ can fortify the development of ‘what could be’. This mental detachment between past and future is particularly relevant in the current climate that has seen societies attempt to rewire their behavioural habits to an unprecedented scale. The inspiration came from a poem written by Iida Ruohonen for the @katukahvi book.

How Can I Win If I Don’t Know the Rules Yet (2019)
I’m a Real Player but I Almost Forgot (2019) Acrylic on Canvas 122x152.4 cm

Reflecting on the world today, Qin states: “My paintings are personal narratives inspired by introspective and spiritual contemplations which reveal my human relationship to the physical universe and its underlying purpose.” Relevant to the current crisis: “I hope to provoke reflection on the social, spiritual and physical characteristics of the human situation."

Destiny (2019)
Always Forward (2019)
Acrylic on Canvas
122x152.4 cm

Reflecting on the world today, Qin states: “My paintings are personal narratives inspired by introspective and spiritual contemplations which reveal my human relationship to the physical universe and its underlying purpose.” Relevant to the current crisis: “I hope to provoke reflection on the social, spiritual and physical characteristics of the human situation."

Sentimental Cereal (2018)
Digital drawing and screen printing

Kate’s work combines the old and new packaging of a screen printed Frosties box. “By merging the past with the present, a physical nostalgia is created.” She explains: “One looks to the past, to memories of childhood naivety and humour when our present may be void of it. More than ever, one needs emotional connection, memory, and humour as a release from the harsh reality the world is currently facing.