Drop (We Mostly Repeat Ourselves)

Video-installation, projection, loop, 2023

At regular intervals, a digital drop disrupts the projection surface,

distorting the phrase “We Mostly Repeat Ourselves” and generating a non-identical repetition.

"“Cornucopia” is inspired by the increasingly precarious labor circumstances for artists and art professionals in Greece, looking to comment on the endless demand and consumption of creative products, while the very subjects involved in the arts cannot support themselves financially. At the same time, artistic production is taken for granted in a country that prides itself on having a rich culture, when people working in the cultural sector have little to no funding to sustain themselves and their practice. In this light, the eight participating artists reflect on their position at the center of the society of spectacle, showcasing creative interpretations of a lived experience in the cultural field. Maintaining their own style, means, and character, each person has chosen to approach the topic in a symbolic, poignant, or playful way, seeking to renegotiate their identity in a time of false affluence."

Elli Leventaki, excerpt from exhibition text, Cornucopia, 2023

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Installation View, Cornucopia, KYAN, Athens, 2023, curated by Elli Leventaki