Salome Economides is a Greek artist born in 2000. She has embarked on her artistic journey at a young age by completing her Bachelor’s degree in Art History at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2021. This academic foundation has provided her with a robust understanding of the historical context of artistic expression. She furthered her studies at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in 2022, delving deeper into the complexities of artistic creation and igniting a further curiosity to explore new realms of creative expression. Despite her age, Salome approaches her craft with a maturity and self-assurance that belies her years, using her art to challenge established norms and intellectually stimulates the viewer. Her work is in private and corporate collections in Greece, Dubai, London, and Switzerland.
Salome views our society through a critical lens that seeks to illuminate our self-imposed illusions of innocence and free will, she highlights the irony and hypocrisy that lies even behind the most seemingly common objects, such as a child’s toy or an online delivery box. Viewing consumerism, not as a trend or a human tendency, but rather as an imposed method of controlling, Salome’s work draws attention to how we are manipulated from a young age into a false belief that we are somehow in control of our choices. Instead, the chaotic placement of everyday objects that fuse the luxurious with the mundane, highlight the absolute fantasy that our consumption methods align with our prosperity and well-being. In the end, all objects and people are part of the same game; one that starts with our nurturing of buying toys and that continues as we grow older. The visual and conceptual clues fund in the works allude to a bigger game that is played on our expense. Lying is one of them, but we are all compliant with and accessories to.
Salome’s artistic expression serves as an evocative mirror reflecting her innermost thoughts and emotions, brought to life through a symphony of colors, forms, and symbolic imagery. Each of her canvases unfolds as a vibrant narrative, intricately weaving together fragments of daily existence and the ever-evolving tapestry of cultural dynamics. The use of colour and paint remains grounded to traditional painting but is infused with pop elements that enhance the sense of futility of escaping the game. The only fatal error one can make is pretend that one is not part of this continuous game of hide and seek with reality, as no matter how many layers of stuff one accumulates, in the end, they are never enough. to conceal the games that we play and get played on us.