Polixeni Papapetrou
Polixeni Papapetrou (b.1960, d.2018) is a photographic artist
who explores the relationship between history, contemporary
culture, identity and being. Her subject matter has included
Elvis Presley fans, Marilyn Monroe impersonators, circus
performers and body builders and the cultural positioning of
childhood. Her work has featured in over 50 solo exhibitions,
and over 100 group exhibitions in Australia, the United
States, Asia and Europe.
Gallery
Polixeni Papapetrou Giving birth to myself 2018
Photographic silk screen, metallic foil, glue and water based pigment on Belgian linen, 100 x 100cm, Courtesy of Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin and the artist’s estate. © the artist’s estate
Polixeni Papapetrou I am camera 2018
Photographic silk screen, metallic foil, glue and water based pigment on Belgian linen. 100 x 100cm, Courtesy of Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin and the artist’s estate. © the artist’s estate