The installation "Sitting with my Breath I / Sitting with my Breath II" by Georgia Sagri presents two wooden benches, each adorned with transparent spheres that create a striking visual contrast against the green grass and foliage. The transparent domes suggest elements of isolation or introspection, possibly inviting personal reflection. Sagri's distinctive technique involves situating this piece in a natural environment to explore personal and societal boundaries. Contextually, Sagri uses this installation to delve into themes of social norms and individual identity, reflecting her ongoing interest in bodily experiences and self-care within communal spaces. ...
Georgia Sagri uses performance to explore identity, social habits, and contemporary power structures. Her work investigates the ways individuals navigate social norms, belief systems, and bodily experiences, often challenging conventional patterns through durational and participatory approaches. Her practice evolves from a deep engagement with the body and its rhythms, emphasizing self-care, movement, and voice as central tools for both artistic and personal exploration. Sagri transforms the body into a site of reflection, negotiation, and experimentation, connecting physical presence with broader social and political contexts. Drawing from performance theory, social activism, and ritual, her work is both analytical and experiential, inviting audiences to consider the intersections of autonomy, collective behavior, and self-organization. Sagri’s approach highlights the subtle dynamics of power, care, and relationality embedded in everyday life. Her oeuvre foregrounds the relationships between body, environment, and society, maintaining a nuanced dialogue between material, gesture, and social practice. Through her performances and research-based projects, Sagri creates spaces that encourage reflection on the body, identity, and the structures that shape human interaction. ...
The Breeder gallery was formed organically from The Breeder magazine due to the need of Athenian artists to promote international dialogue. Over the last 20 years The Breeder has been a pioneer in the development of the contemporary art scene in Athens. They show art that is relevant to our times and promote a select group of Greek artists on the global arena while also showing cutting edge international artists. The Breeder serves as a link that connects cultures and supports a deeper exchange. They support their community by providing an active platform for the exchange of ideas and ideals. In 2019 they introduced The Breeder Open Studio initiative, where the gallery is available to invited artists prior to their show. Working onsite the artists have the opportunity to engage with the audience in more substantial ways. Invited artists of the Breeder Open studio, include Ariana Papademetropoulos, Chioma Ebinama, Joy Labinjo, Ekene Stanley Emecheta, Victor Ubah, Barry Yusufu and Adegboyega Adesina. ...
