Marie Petridis
Marie Petridis is an emerging multidisciplinary artist based in Melbourne, Australia.
Her practice is defined by a duality: one side grounded in formal abstraction, the other deeply connected to her Greek heritage. This interplay allows her to move fluidly between contemporary sculptural experimentation and work that draws directly from cultural memory and tradition.
Marie Petridis is particularly drawn to sculptural forms, using materials and intuitive processes that echo the essence of Ancient Greek art. Inspired by her Hellenic roots, she constructs bold, minimalist assemblies marked by strong silhouettes and thoughtful spatial relationships. At the same time, her heritage-based work delves into themes of identity, ancestry, and mythology - often reinterpreting classical motifs through a modern lens.
Her work is characterised by an analytical engagement with the elements and principles of design, and a desire to create pieces that are both timeless and deeply personal. As she continues to evolve her practice, her work reflects a dialogue between cultural memory and modern abstraction, bridging past and present, permanence and fragility.