Socrates Stamatatos
2024
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Artwork description
This object reimagines the myth of "The Rapture of Europe".Here, Europe is not seduced, raped, or raptured. Instead, she is portrayed as a powerful, independent woman on her own journey to freedom, escaping a hostile homeland. However, this raises the question: Is she truly independent, or just a "pick me" Girlboss? The term "Girlboss," once seen as empowering, has been, criticized for promoting a toxic, capitalistic culture. So, is the Girlboss girlbossing—or, in this case, is Europe europing?
About the artist
Socrates Stamatatos is an independent curator and transdisciplinary
artist based in Athens, Greece.
Their curatorial, artistic and theoretical pursuits deeply engage with
the Queer experience and the philosophy of caring, emphasizing
the empowerment of marginalized communities through digital
technologies. Socrates’ work explores queer digitality and connectivity,
aiming to use these tools for community building and empowerment.
They investigate how digital spaces can serve as platforms for queer
expression and resistance, fostering a dialogue that transcends
traditional art boundaries.
Their commitment to creating inclusive and accessible art/safe spaces
reflects their dedication to social impact and the promotion of diverse
artistic voices.