Cyprus Dossier: Sexual Tensions / Σεξουαλικἐς Εντἀσεις



My contribution to the third issue of Cyprus Dossier, a periodical concerned with political and social issues in Cyprus.

The above text was generated in relation to the swaggerer phenomenon that has rapidly been defining this little island's proud society. 


You can also read me at the epilogue, which includes my contribution proposal.


Read the whole issue online here.

Homage to the Caryatids (updated version)










The final outcome of my photographic research depicting modern Caryatids. An edition of 10 hand bound books printed on matt photographic paper. 


Copyright Despina Rangou 2012

Writings book





 A recent collection of my writings conducted between 2011-2012.

Crease experiments



plastic bag
silk fabric

fibers of silk fabric


Some experiments using silk fabric and plastic bags in order to capture the creases in a cast, for my latest work Homage to the Caryatids. The texture of the plastic bag looks light and portrays a skin-like texture, whereas silk has thicker strokes. The last picture portrays the fibers of the silk fabric in detail. Overall, even though rough and incomplete, the experiment has helped me decide my moulding material which will follow up in larger scale.