Contemporary visual artist based in London
Vivi is an oil and mixed media painter who creates colourful, figurative fine art portraits of women. Her work explores inner conflict, informed by philosophical ideas and cultural movements.
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My mental health feels like a shipwreck, scattered with pieces of old wounds and memories. I keep fighting to break free from these shadows, but my strength is fading.
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![Figurative portrait of a woman]()
Don't let me feel I have been robbed. I am trapped between several worlds - holding it all together.
I am a survivor of the patriarchal society. -
![Portrait of a mother]()
When will I have time to take care of myself? I am sacrificing my life for others. I implore, heavens, help me to find a balance and a space for me to be me!
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![Contemporary portrait painting of a female by Vivi]()
If I was a bird, I was going to fly to a place where I could enjoy silence. Perhaps I wanted to listen to the birds singing without any background noise.
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![Do not stop dreaming]()
I have to choose, on a daily basis, between being a career woman, a mum or a wife, and overcome by exhaustion, I forget about my existence.
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![Figurative portrait of a lady]()
I want to take my hand and lead me to a place where I can find self-love and admiration for the woman I am. I need to forgive me for my mistakes.
