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Grandmother: The Root
The family story begins with departure. Maria left Smyrna in 1922 and rebuilt her life in Greece. Her portrait holds the memory of that rupture, and the work of beginning again.
The six portraits
Six portraits trace one family across a century, from Smyrna to Athens to New York.
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Mother: The Haven
Panayota’s portrait brings the story into the life of the next generation. The Haven honours the care that helps a family rebuild and endure after upheaval.
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Father: The Captain
Christos’s life at sea opens the family story to the wider world. The Captain considers the distance, risk, and responsibility involved in making a living across oceans.
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Self-portrait: The Crucible
The artist places himself within the family story. The Crucible transforms inherited memories into a personal artistic language.
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Wife: The Companion
The companion is the partner with whom a family is built. Her steady gaze conveys presence and resolve.
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Daughter: The Light
Sofia’s portrait turns towards the future. The Light leaves the family story open: the next generation inherits a past and remains free to shape its future.
Exhibition enquiries
Bring Sulala to your institution.
The six sculptures and the exhibition’s interpretive materials in Arabic and English are complete. We welcome discussions with institutions interested in hosting Sulala. Presentation requirements, dates and responsibilities are agreed with each venue.
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