Introducing Elena Paraskeva – Finalist of the scan.art Emerging Artist Prize 2024

Elena Paraskeva, an internationally acclaimed conceptual photographer and art director from Cyprus, is renowned for her surrealistic imagery and rich use of color. Her work blends fashion, conceptual portraits, and visual narratives, often exploring the complexities of identity, emotions, and societal norms. Paraskeva’s unique style is impactful and memorable, always walking the line between beauty and the bizarre.

Elena Paraskeva – A Perfect Life I – The dubious self, 2022

One of her featured works, “A Perfect Life I – The Dubious Self” (photography), is part of a 1960’s styled cinematic series that tells the story of a seemingly perfect couple living a lie. The series explores the emotional complexities of a man trapped between societal expectations and his own truth—his love for another man—and the sorrow of his wife, yearning for affection. The photograph uses vivid colors and careful staging to evoke the stifling nature of their situation, reminding us of the psychological damage caused by repression and conformity. The series has garnered numerous accolades, including Gold at the Prix De La Photographie Paris 2023, and was exhibited during Paris Photo Week.

Paraskeva’s work has been featured in high-profile publications such as The Guardian and The Times and exhibited in prestigious venues around the world, including Barcelona, NYC, and Brussels. In addition to her artistic accomplishments, she has recently served as an official Adobe instructor and is a recurrent judge for the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.

As a finalist in the category of Photography for the scan.art Emerging Artist Prize 2024, Paraskeva’s work will be on display at the Finalist Exhibition at Bakerhouse Gallery, Graz, Austria, which opens to the public on Friday, October 18th, 18:00. This exhibition offers a glimpse into Paraskeva’s thought-provoking series that touches on timeless themes of love, repression, and authenticity.

To explore more of Elena Paraskeva’s stunning conceptual photography, visit her portfolio and discover her award-winning works.

For more about Elena Paraskeva’s artwork and philosophy, visit her website at www.elenaparaskeva.com or her Profile on scan.art.

For more information about the scan.art Emerging Artist Prize, visit our website www.scan.art/emergingartistprize

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