Icons of Control: The Virgin-Whore Complex

This body of work draws from a series of post-constructivist illustrations created in response to the poetry of Kostas T. At the heart of the project is a contemporary reimagining of Mr. Cogito, an iconic symbol of Polish literature representing the individual under communist rule.

In this reinterpretation, Mr. Cogito is transposed into the context of modern Greece—confronting the everyday realities of a society grappling with financial, political, and social upheaval. Through the poet’s lens and my visual narrative, the symbol evolves into a new voice of critique, reflection, and resilience within the framework of the Greek crisis.

What emerged naturally through this work was the need to confront and expose the slow collapse of patriarchy in Greece. This unraveling is presented with a healthy dose of irony—as both a defense mechanism and a raw, unapologetic artistic expression.

 The result is a visual and poetic dialogue that captures a society in transition, navigating its identity amidst the echoes of the past and the urgency of the present.