Field Review | Artist Interview Series
In conversation with
Stavri Georgiou
Stavri Georgiou graduated from University of Sussex with a Bachelor’s of Media and Communications and a Master's in Digital Media from Goldsmiths University of London. She deals with photography and film the last nine years with a variety of work in her portfolio. She has published in Vogue Greece and has won various competitions including first award in Best Hollywood indie film awards and Woman’s art award by Musa international art space while exhibiting her work including in New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, Barcelona, Larnaca, London, Athens, Ioannina, Brighton, Glasgow, Tokyo, Oroklini and Milan. She has worked as a Content Creator for fashion brands in London and now for the Presidency of the council of the EU and has managed to gain a following of 12k on Instagram showcasing her work.
From:
Cyprus
Artist Statement
Stavri Georgiou is a photographer, filmmaker, and visual artist whose practice explores the space between reality and fiction. Drawing from cinematic aesthetics, memory, and personal experience, Georgiou creates images that transform ordinary moments into poetic narratives. Through dramatic lighting, carefully constructed compositions, and a dreamlike atmosphere, her work invites viewers into worlds that feel both familiar and surreal.
Influenced by film noir, classic cinema, and contemporary visual culture, Georgiou’s photographs often examine themes of solitude, introspection, identity, and human connection. Her work embraces ambiguity, allowing viewers to project their own emotions and experiences onto the images. Whether working in portraiture, fashion, or conceptual photography, she is interested in the emotional power of the image and its ability to evoke stories that exist beyond the frame.
Tell us about yourself and your artistic background.
I am a photographer, filmmaker, and visual artist from Cyprus. My artistic journey began through drawing, inspired by my father, who was a painter, before I eventually discovered photography as my primary medium of expression. I hold a BA in Media and Communications from the University of Sussex and an MA in Digital Media from Goldsmiths, University of London.
For the past nine years, I have been developing a practice that explores the space between reality and fiction through cinematic and atmospheric imagery. Alongside my artistic practice, I have worked in content creation and visual storytelling, experiences that have further shaped my approach to image-making.
Through photography and film, I aim to create emotionally resonant narratives that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with their own memories, emotions, and experiences.
How would you describe your artistic practice?
My artistic practice explores the space between reality and fiction, creating images that feel both familiar and dreamlike. I am interested in capturing fleeting emotions, quiet moments, and cinematic narratives that invite viewers to interpret the work through their own experiences.
Using photography and film, I often work with dramatic lighting, colour, composition, and atmosphere to transform everyday scenes into something more poetic and symbolic. Themes such as memory, identity, solitude, connection, and introspection frequently appear throughout my work. Rather than presenting a fixed narrative, I aim to create open-ended visual stories that encourage reflection and emotional engagement.
For me, photography and film are not only a way of documenting the world but also a way of reimagining it, revealing the beauty, mystery, and complexity that can exist within ordinary moments.
What themes or ideas are most important in your work?
The themes that are most important in my work are memory, identity, solitude, connection, and the relationship between reality and fiction. I am fascinated by how emotions, experiences, and fleeting moments shape the way we perceive ourselves and the world around us.
Much of my work explores the quiet spaces between people, places, and memories—moments that often go unnoticed but carry a strong emotional presence. I am interested in creating images that feel cinematic and dreamlike, where viewers can project their own stories and interpretations. Themes of introspection and human connection frequently emerge in my photographs, reflecting both personal experiences and universal emotions.
Ultimately, my work seeks to capture the beauty, mystery, and complexity of everyday life, transforming ordinary moments into visual narratives that encourage reflection and emotional engagement.
What inspires your creative process?
My creative process is inspired by everyday moments, personal memories, cinema, music, and human emotion. I am particularly drawn to the way light, color, and atmosphere can transform ordinary scenes into something poetic or mysterious. Growing up with a father who was a painter also had a profound influence on how I see the world and approach image-making. Often, ideas begin with a feeling rather than a concept, and I use photography as a way to explore and give form to emotions that are difficult to express through words.
Can you tell us about a recent artwork or project?
One of my recent projects is Fragments of Life, a short experimental film that reflects on the fleeting nature of everyday existence. Composed of a series of visual fragments, the film brings together seemingly ordinary moments and transforms them into a poetic meditation on memory, time, and human experience. Rather than following a traditional narrative, it creates an emotional journey through atmosphere, rhythm, and imagery.
The project was inspired by the idea that life is made up of small, often overlooked moments that gain meaning when viewed together. Through cinematic visuals and a dreamlike structure, Fragments of Life invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and find beauty in the transient nature of everyday life. The film reflects many of the themes that run throughout my practice, including introspection, memory, connection, and the space between reality and imagination.
What challenges have influenced your development as an artist?
One of the most significant influences on my development as an artist has been my father, who was a painter. He introduced me to art from a young age and encouraged my creativity, shaping the way I see and engage with the world. After his passing, themes of memory, absence, and connection became even more present in my work. His influence continues to inspire my artistic practice and my approach to visual storytelling.
What role does art play in your life today?
Art is both a personal and professional part of my life. It is how I process emotions, explore ideas, and make sense of the world around me. Photography and film allow me to capture moments that might otherwise go unnoticed and transform them into visual stories. Today, art continues to be a way for me to connect with others, reflect on my experiences, and create meaningful work that invites dialogue and interpretation.
What are you currently working on?
I am currently working on a series of photographic and moving-image projects that explore memory, identity, and the relationship between reality and fiction. My recent work focuses on cinematic storytelling, using atmosphere, light, and colour to create images that feel both personal and universal. I am also continuing to experiment with film and new ways of combining photography and moving image to create immersive visual narratives.
What are your future goals as an artist?
My goal is to continue developing my artistic practice through photography and film while reaching wider international audiences. I hope to exhibit my work in new spaces, publish future projects, and collaborate with other creatives across different disciplines. I am particularly interested in expanding my work in moving image and creating projects that push my visual storytelling in new directions while remaining true to my artistic voice.
Where can readers follow your work?
Readers can follow my work on Instagram at @stavri_1999, where I share my latest photography, film projects, exhibitions, and behind-the-scenes insights into my creative process. The platform serves as an evolving archive of my artistic journey, showcasing both completed works and ongoing explorations in visual storytelling.
