Ioustini
Drakoulakou
(she)
Thessaloniki, Greece
︎and ... anywhere
Member of the Chamber Of Fine Arts Of Greece (EETE)
+ Member of the International Association of Art (IAA)
Ioustini Drakoulakou was born in 1989 in Thessaloniki, Greece
where she currently lives and works as an independent artist.
Her work has been presented in group exhibitions in Greece and abroad and it is shortlisted for awards and exhibitions.
EDUCATION
2019 Goldsmiths College, University of London, UKMA in Photography: The Image and Electronic Arts,
Grade: Distinction
Dissertation: “Losing Turquoise” Photography Project,
“I am a proccess” Film, “Visualised thoughts” Animation
2019 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR
MSc in Applied & Environmental Geology,
Specialisation: Mineral Resources - Environment, Grade: Merit
Dissertation: “Mineralogical, mineral chemistry and fasmatoscopic (FTIR) study of the turquoise occurrence in the Vathi area, Kilkis, Macedonia, Greece.” .
2018 Stereosis School of Photography, Thessaloniki, GR
Certificate in Photography (2015 – 2018)
Final Photography Project : “Inertia”
2014 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR
Degree in Geology, Direction: Environmental Geography, Grade: 2:1 Thesis: “Gemstones: characteristics and properties”
COLLABORATIONS (selected)
05.2022 - present
Member & IG Creative Content Editor
L.Loves Art Books,
Lia’s Nalbantidou initiative
2020-present
Assistant of the Artist - Photographer
Lia Nalbantidou
In September 2020 the collaborative project (Lia Nalbantidou & Ioustini Drakoulakou)
Resilience: as a makeshift herbarium or e.g. how to teach a pine tree received a Project Development Grant from the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports.
07.2022
Teaching Assistant for Christina Dimitriadis’ course, Living Environments and Self-awareness, International Summer Academy of Fine Arts in Salzburg, AT
&
08.2021 Teaching Assistant for Christina Dimitriadis’ course Social Environment and Self-Image, International Summer Academy of Fine Arts in Salzburg AT
2021 - 2024
Manager digital content Editor for Venetia Kapernekas’ VenetiaInitiatives New York (remotely)
ARTIST STATEMENT
In my artistic practice, I create multimedia projects that blend photography, video installations and sound, drawing inspiration from science and exploratory image-making. Each time the process begins instinctively during photography session and evolves into a curatorial phase, carefully aligning each element with the project’s thematic essence. I am deeply engaged with the materiality of my work and its presentation, adapting each piece to the unique character of its exhibition space.
Every project demands a distinct methodology, reflecting my focus on transitional phases liminal states and constant evolution Through photography, geology, and performative rituals, I investigate the processes of change-personal, societal, geological. I am drawn to the intersections of culture, nature, and identity, where seemingly disparate elements form layered, multifacete narratives.
My work explores the interconnected nature of existence, where tension and harmony coexist.
I am constantly exploring new mediums, techniques, and perspectives, with a focus on avoiding repetition and embracing complexity. My work aims to spark curiosity and engage viewers in a sensory journey through the intersections of science, art, and perception. Throughout my practice, I seek to find meaning in the unresolved and the ambiguous, allowing space for interpretation and reflection.
Every project demands a distinct methodology, reflecting my focus on transitional phases liminal states and constant evolution Through photography, geology, and performative rituals, I investigate the processes of change-personal, societal, geological. I am drawn to the intersections of culture, nature, and identity, where seemingly disparate elements form layered, multifacete narratives.
My work explores the interconnected nature of existence, where tension and harmony coexist.
I am constantly exploring new mediums, techniques, and perspectives, with a focus on avoiding repetition and embracing complexity. My work aims to spark curiosity and engage viewers in a sensory journey through the intersections of science, art, and perception. Throughout my practice, I seek to find meaning in the unresolved and the ambiguous, allowing space for interpretation and reflection.
Please excuse any design orientation ‘issues’
due to the lefthandness of mine