Polixeni Papapetrou
olixeni 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.
'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
Artworks — Exhibitions
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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
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Polixeni Papapetrou Animalesque 2001
inkjet print on paper 35 x 28cm. HRAG Collection, donated by the Bardas Family in memory of Sandra Bardas, 2011. © the artist’s estate
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Polixeni Papapetrou Cu(l)t 2001
inkjet print on paper 28 x 27cm. HRAG Collection, donated by the Bardas Family in memory of Sandra Bardas, 2011. © the artist’s estate
