“SUN GLITTER”

Danae Patsalou

Is an emerging Cypriot visual artist based in Larnaca, Cyprus, with a BA degree in Fine Arts from Falmouth University (Falmouth School of Art) and an MA in Arts and Cultural Management from King’s College London. Patsalou is also an art educator involved in various art-based and co-creation workshops. The artist has been particularly interested in bi-communal activities. The artist has participated in group exhibitions and performances in Cyprus, the UK and Italy. Patsalou’s art practice focuses on ideas surrounding culture and heritage in relation to landscape, presented through a combination of media, such as drawing, painting, and sculpture. Through her work, Patsalou blurs the lines between abstraction and realism in landscape painting, enabling the viewer to experience their surroundings through different perspectives. Characterised by sensitivity, intimacy, and delicacy, her artworks present a personal exploration on the relationship between the artist and their environment, exploring the role of heritage, culture, and memory in this connection.

Sun Glitter is a series of paintings that delicately explore the potential of close-up imagery to capture a sense of place, emotions, and feelings. Through close-up abstraction, my goal is to capture the essence of memories, drawing attention to our bond with the surroundings. This nurtures a shared recognition of experiences in nature. By adopting this approach, I aim to bridge gaps and create a visual language that speaks to Cypriots on both sides of the divided island. In essence, these paintings aim to be a vessel for storytelling, a means to transcend the geopolitical boundaries and bring forth a shared understanding of the human experience and its connection to nature.

www.danaepatsalou.com