About
In my artwork I inspired from different contexts related to body expression, memory and space, exploring new methods, materials, mediums and performances.
In the projects I combine Fine Arts and Interactive Digital Arts, while recently my research concerns the Artistic Practice and intervention in Public Spaces, the body transformation and the embodied memory, discovering new forms of expressions in every day life.
Some of the concepts I am researching is the notion of Public Space, the Common memory and Public representation, the process of Cultural memory & Identity in Public spaces in conjunction with the use of new materials and expressive ways, often combining interactive arts and technologies. My aim is the exploration of the new meta- social imagination in a social and political context, exploring the interaction of body related in space as a diverse & common participatory area.
I strive to create experiences that challenge and engage the audience, encouraging them to reflect on their own relationship with public spaces and the collective memory embedded within them. I aim to blur the boundaries between the spectator and the artwork, fostering a sense of communal participation and shared experience.One of the pivotal aspects of my work is the investigation of how bodies inhabit and transform spaces, both physically and metaphorically. This exploration extends to the ways in which memories are stored, recalled, and reinterpreted through bodily interactions with our surroundings.
The materiality of my work serves as a conduit for these complex dialogues between the individual and the collective, the past and the present.Through my artistic practice, I seek to uncover the latent narratives that reside within public spaces, bringing to light the often overlooked or forgotten histories that shape our social and cultural landscapes. By doing so, I hope to not only enrich the public's understanding of these spaces but also to inspire new forms of engagement and expression that transcend conventional boundaries .
Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to a more inclusive and dynamic discourse on the role of art in society, one that embraces diversity and fosters a deeper connection between people and the spaces they inhabit. By pushing the limits of what is possible through art and technology, I aspire to create works that resonate on a profound level, prompting meaningful conversations and inspiring positive change in the world.
M.Kaza
M.Kaza (Marianna Kotsanou) is a visual artist.
She was born in Athens of Greece and she is honor graduate of Fine Art University of Athens (ASFA). where she studied in the lab of George Lappas in the department of Sculpture, with an additional specialization in Art Pedagogy and Digital Arts (BA & IM). She continued her studies through the Leonardo Davinci Scholarship in Scotland in E.C.A, Edinburgh College of Art, where she won the Young Artists Award for her artwork "ARTMYTH" (installation). She completed the Computer Graphics & Visual Effects program at the School of Computer Graphics and Game development in London, E.S.C School, at Escape Studios, where she later worked in the field of Computer Graphics, Conceptual Art and Art Directing. She also studied Landscape design in Agricultural University of Athens.
Further, she completed a Master Degree Program (MA) in Netherlands, in Performing Arts in Public Space, in the School of Arts & Science. Since 2019 she is co/Founder-owner of Magma/CommonSpace (magmaspace.com), an Art Lab-space in Athens Greece, that framed from a group of artists, architects, programmers, researchers and creators from different fields.
As an artist participated in many exhibitions and collaborated with creators and researchers from different directions with most recent in iSonic Festival of ZKM Organization (Germany), the Factorium Center Netherlands, Tilburg Fontys, Netherlands, Belgrade Cultural Center, the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Ionian University (Department Visual & Sound), ''TACTUS'' program of Digital arts, in Museum of Modern Hellenic Culture, S.Niarchos Foundation, Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation, Greece, Magma/CommonSpace, etc, in Athens, Greece.
She is certified Tutor in Performing Arts, Cinema, Fine and Applied Arts. As an Art director and Supervisor she has collaborated with Cultural spaces & Exhibitions and worked with different projects in the field of Artistic practice and Cultural strategies, Public Art, Digital Arts, also, in computer Graphics - Visual effects (VFX) and Scenography. She has supervised, conducted courses and workshops in collaboration with cultural and educational Organizations and Institutes in Greece and abroad, in Private and Public Sector such as the programs: '' Public Art'', ''Performing Arts & Artistic Practice'' and ''Time Body and Space'' of Open Art Program of Ionian University (department of Audio & Visual Arts). Some other projects are the Public Space exhibited art projects - ADAF Athens Digital Arts Festival, Public space art projects - Fontys Art School, Netherlands, Art exhibition in the Hellenic Ministry of Culture (supervisor & director of 19 MA artists), etc. She also has worked in collaboration with production companies in Television & Cinema, Photography, Advertisement, Theatres, Conceptual art for Gaming.
Her artistic journey is marked by an interdisciplinary approach, blending traditional sculptural techniques with contemporary digital practices, often explores themes of cultural identity, common memory, the public space and the interaction between the physical and digital realms. Her installations and performances invite viewers to engage with art on multiple sensory levels, creating immersive experiences that challenge conventional boundaries. In addition to her extensive exhibition history, s
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has been involved in numerous collaborative projects, leveraging her diverse skill set to contribute to innovative and thought-provoking works. Her role as an visual artist & art director allows her to share her passion for the arts with a new generation of artists, inspiring them to push the limits of their creativity and explore the intersections of different artistic disciplines.
Her commitment to the arts is further exemplified by her involvement in community-oriented initiatives, such as art workshops for underprivileged youth and public art projects that aim to make art accessible to a broader audience. Through Magma/CommonSpace,, she continues to foster a vibrant artistic community, providing a platform for emergent artists and researchers to develop and showcase their work. As she continues to evolve as an artist, and cultural contributor, she remains a dynamic and influential figure in the contemporary art scene.
by
Vicky Adamou
Researcher,
Art Theory
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