Artist Statement
My art is spontaneous, driven by emotion and instinct. I create in the moment, allowing feelings to guide me beyond my comfort zone. Through digital collage and mixed media, I seek the right pieces to speak to my heart, assembling surreal and fragmented worlds that reveal hidden truths.
My work explores femininity, self-discovery and transformation with a dark, raw aesthetic. It exposes how “She” carries the weight of invisible battles - torn between self-identity and vulnerability. Each piece reflects the silent struggles women endure, turning inner chaos into visual form.
This process is both cathartic and a call for change. I aim to connect with those who see themselves in my work, to empower and uplift, to give voice to the unspoken. In merging reality and dream, I invite the viewer into a space where emotions are not hidden but confronted.
Inspirational milestones
Aphrodite was born in 1990 in Lamia, Greece, and has been residing in Athens for the past fifteen years. As an emerging visual artist with a BA in Photography and a background in tourism, she creates to express, to challenge and to connect.
After stepping away from art due to mental health struggles, she rediscovered her creative voice during the COVID-19 quarantine, which led to the birth of her artistic alias, "Frida Why". Due to the difficult circumstances of quarantine, she was unable to photograph portraits as she once did, so she turned to digital collage and photomanipulation - using Photoshop as her primary creative tool - to express suppressed emotions. What began as an alternative soon became a passion - she fell in love with the medium and its endless possibilities. However, over the past year, she has felt the need to expand her practice and bring a more handmade element into her work. She began experimenting with digital sketching, incorporating it into her collages to create a more tactile and expressive dimension.
Her approach to art is deeply personal, shaped by her mental and emotional experiences, reflecting the complexities of self-identity and transformation. Yet, at the core of her work is a deep motivation to challenge societal norms and give voice to the unseen. Witnessing the rising injustices against women and marginalized communities has reinforced her belief in art as a tool for resistance and empowerment.
At this point in her life, her desk in the living room serves as the heart of her workspace—carefully organized and thoughtfully decorated to inspire motivation. Moving forward, she plans to explore new mediums, reconnect with photography and fully embrace her identity as a mixed-media artist. Her goal is to establish a dedicated studio where she can refine her craft, take on ambitious projects and push boundaries. At the same time, she continues to cherish the intimacy of smaller spaces, as they nurture her creativity and keep her grounded in her artistic process.
