BAU: How can art help us cope with isolation or tragedy?
P.M: Art is a gateway to another dimension of time and place. On the one hand, it can remind us of good times, of happiness and joy expressed through color and shape. On the other hand, when art depicts a time of tragedy, it can remind us that the human race has been through difficult times before and persevered. Regardless of circumstance, we as a society continue to produce beauty throughout art.
P.M: Art is a gateway to another dimension of time and place. On the one hand, it can remind us of good times, of happiness and joy expressed through color and shape. On the other hand, when art depicts a time of tragedy, it can remind us that the human race has been through difficult times before and persevered. Regardless of circumstance, we as a society continue to produce beauty throughout art.
"Apparitions 2" 2018, Archival Ink Jet Photograph, 40 x 60,
BAU: Favorite or most inspirational place?
P.Z: When I got married, I was introduced to the vibrant culture of my husband's family on the island of Crete in Greece. Every summer I return to Greece with my two daughters and I am able to experience the history and beauty of the island all over again. In the most hidden corners of the city and countryside I am able to find inspiration and joy. I am recharged by the deep cultural roots that me and my family are able to share.
P.Z: When I got married, I was introduced to the vibrant culture of my husband's family on the island of Crete in Greece. Every summer I return to Greece with my two daughters and I am able to experience the history and beauty of the island all over again. In the most hidden corners of the city and countryside I am able to find inspiration and joy. I am recharged by the deep cultural roots that me and my family are able to share.
"Alice 1" 2017, Archival Ink Jet Photograph, 40 x 60
BAU: With this time at home what are your rediscovering?
P.Z: I have always enjoyed reading, but before quarantine I lacked the time and energy to invest in reading for entertainment or relaxation. However when I was forced to spend all my time at home, I rediscovered the pile of books that I had left neglected for years. Starting these books opened doors within my mind, and invigorated my independent thought and creative processes.
P.Z: I have always enjoyed reading, but before quarantine I lacked the time and energy to invest in reading for entertainment or relaxation. However when I was forced to spend all my time at home, I rediscovered the pile of books that I had left neglected for years. Starting these books opened doors within my mind, and invigorated my independent thought and creative processes.
"Disembodied Vanity 4" 2018, Archival Ink Jet Photograph, 40 x 60,
BAU: Do you think the work you are doing now will be timeless or specific to now?
P.Z: I think both are accurate to my artwork. My photographs are specific to moments, to memories, that are essential to a specific time. However, these moments are relatable to many people by way of nostalgia. They are singular moments permanently etched into the timeline of the many.
P.Z: I think both are accurate to my artwork. My photographs are specific to moments, to memories, that are essential to a specific time. However, these moments are relatable to many people by way of nostalgia. They are singular moments permanently etched into the timeline of the many.
"Red Moon Rising 5" 2019, Archival Ink Jet Photograph, 30 x 40
BAU: What inspires you or brings you joy?
P.Z: The artwork of other creatives has always inspired me to be better and taught me to appreciate my own unique methods. By looking through magazines of artwork and walking through museums I am able to experience all the emotions that the artists were trying to express which, even if the emotions are negative, brings me great joy.
P.Z: The artwork of other creatives has always inspired me to be better and taught me to appreciate my own unique methods. By looking through magazines of artwork and walking through museums I am able to experience all the emotions that the artists were trying to express which, even if the emotions are negative, brings me great joy.
"Back In Time 3" 2019, Archival Ink Jet Photograph, 40 x 60