Artwork
Hollywood 06
Hollywood 06 is a photography by Konstantinos Markogiannis. It dates from 2020 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Konstantinos Markogiannis's photographic collage 'Hollywood 06' captures a surreal, transformative state, reflecting the collective psyche's response to crisis. Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, the work exists in a liminal space, eschewing direct documentation for a more abstract exploration of the emotional and psychological impact.
Subject & Meaning
The piece juxtaposes and distorts iconic Hollywood faces, blending them in a dark, ambiguous environment. This visual chaos symbolizes the intertwining of fame and fear within the collective consciousness during periods of global turmoil, inviting reflection on how societal anxieties and celebrity culture intersect.
Technique & Style
Markogiannis employs a layering technique with old Hollywood portraits, resulting in melting, indistinct faces. The use of chiaroscuro (strong contrasts between light and dark) further blurs individual identities, emphasizing the piece's thematic focus on transformation and the blurring of boundaries.
History & Provenance
'Hollywood 06' was created during the COVID-19 lockdowns, a context that influenced its exploration of collective psychological states under duress. Specific details on its exhibition history or current location are not provided.
Context
The work is rooted in the global pandemic's impact on societal psychology, using the metaphor of distorted celebrity images to comment on the era's anxieties and the psychological effects of isolation.
Artist & collection
Artist
He keeps a tiny Olympus in his coat pocket and shoots whatever catches his eye—street signs, diner stools, a man asleep on a bus.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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