Eleni Paridi’s work is an experimental, visual exploration of the Clear Quartz Crystals through her photographic lens. Traversing the stones’ forms, shapes, textures and interiors constitutes a ritualistic process for the artist while seeking the unseen with the qualities of transparency and the dynamics of colourful light. No digital interventions
“To see ourselves we need a mirror and when we look at the mirror what do we see?
As the projective extension of one’s self defines the relationship between perception and reality, giving a personal dimension to what we actually consider as our own truth and understanding, mirroring ourselves on a surface generated by Quartz Intelligence, becomes a stimulus and an invitation to an internal journey towards unknown parts of our subconscious mind revealing hidden worlds and earthy whispers to the dare dreamers of an unexpected rain” – Eleni Paridi
Born and raised in Athens, in a family of artists, Eleni Paridi studied Psychology and Business Administration. She worked as a graphic designer, art director, radio producer, journalist and music critic. Her profound interest in the human nature led her to explore different approaches to psychotherapy, including Psychodrama, Family Constellations, Art Therapy, as well as various methods of holistic energy treatments such as Reiki, Crystal healing and more. As a Reiki Master, Paridi has authored a book titled The Path of Reiki (2014, published in Greek), which provides an in-depth analysis of Reiki’s philosophy. Moreover, her background in Psychology contributed to the writing of an allegorical script titled Where Do the Socks Go? (2016). Since 2017, she has been traversing the world of Clear Quartz Crystals through her photographic lens. Her work has been showcased in both solo and group exhibitions in Syros, Athens, Thessaloniki and New York City. Eleni Paridi lives and works between Athens and Syros island in Greece.
www.theopeninggallery.com/exhibitions/spectral-senses
www.ifacarts.com/show/ifac-arts-eleni-paridi-quartz-intelligence-12-luminescent-processions
www.luminouseye.net/photo-exhibition-entitled-vibration
All works: Copyright © 2017-2024 Eleni Paridi