LIQUID BLUE

Concept:
Liquid Blue is a compelling exploration of the relationship between society and the natural world, framed through the elemental metaphor of water and the philosophical concept of “liquid modernity.” Valentinaki’s artworks capture the fluidity, motion, and transience of water, while reflecting on the instability and constant change that characterize contemporary life. The series invites viewers to consider how natural and social forces intertwine, shaping both the external world and the inner life of humanity.

Artistic Critique:
In Liquid Blue, Valentinaki achieves a remarkable synthesis of poetic vision and intellectual reflection. The series evokes the serene beauty of lakes, the restless turbulence of oceans, and the subtle rhythms of water in motion. Yet beneath this aesthetic beauty lies a critical commentary on the destabilizing effects of social and cultural change, inspired by Zygmunt Bauman’s concept of liquid modernity.
The tension between natural cycles and societal flux lies at the heart of the project. Each piece encourages contemplation of how humans navigate an unpredictable world, highlighting both the fragility of the environment and the complexity of contemporary life. Through her evocative use of color, texture, and movement, Valentinaki creates a visual language that is at once meditative, dynamic, and intellectually provocative.
Ultimately, Liquid Blue is more than an ode to water—it is a meditation on existence itself, a reflection on the interplay of natural and social forces, and a profound invitation to explore the rhythms, uncertainties, and transformative potentials of the world around us.
Text by Marco de Crescenzo – Art Critic

Exhibitions:

2024 – Liquid Blue Installation, Nhow, Milan, Italy

2023 – Aqua, Espinasse31 Art Gallery at Meridien Plaza, Monte Carlo, Monaco

2023 – Liquid Blue Installation – Castello Sforzesco, Vigevano, Italy
2023 – Liquid Blue, Espinasse31 Art Gallery, Milan, Italy
2022 – Art & Design, Espinasse31 Art Gallery, Milan, Italy
2022 – Liquid Blue Installation, Villa Camperio, Villasanta, Italy
2018 – Liquid Blue Installation, Sanctuary of San Celso, Milan, Italy