A small and unedited overview of the photos I took in Athens the last time. I was walking around the city while trying to define a specific subjects to photograph in order to have a more focused approach.
After few days I became aware how many small businesses that have closed their doors during the recession. Their windows are covered with dust so thick that at times it is difficult to see in while piles of unopened envelopes lay next to the front door. I thought of photographic these businesses while aiming to capture the inside as well as the reflections of the outside on the windows. I guess my attention was turned in that direction because among other subjects we have discussed different economic models during the course. Some say that Greece is an example of the neo-liberal crises. Other say that it cannot be because Greece has never been a neo-liberal society. According to Orestis both the EU and Greece are not making any decisions currently. Instead they are waiting for the economic situation to get better. I am reminded of a graffiti I saw in the city. "Don't keep me waiting forever, Baby".
While doing the project I had much fun. Thanks you dear for a lovely company on these walks. I am not sure about how the images turned out though, but I think there are few that can be shown to the public if framed properly. In the purposes of keeping with the subject matter I developed some of the images in Athens. Now I'm thinking that if I ever were to exhibit them, I would also want to print the photos in Greece. Documenta 14 showed one photo work where all of the images had been delivered to Athens through post. The stamps as well as the address of the receive were right on the image. It I print my photos in Athens, can I steal this idea and mail them to Helsinki?
