Dreaming in Colour

Exploring life's dichotomies, where the warmth and imagination of childhood blends
with the complexity and nuance of our present experience.

Between Inflated Dreams & Whispered Memories


I draw because I have always been compelled to. It feels child-like and innately human as a form of expression—simple, innocent, uninhibited.There is a pleasure that comes from the spontaneity and freedom it allows, yet it can also be controlled, meticulous, and precise, bridging the rational world with the curious depths of the subconscious.

The vibrant dreamscapes that emerge in my coloured pencil and oil stick drawings blur the line between the ephemeral and the eternal, the natural and the artificial. Soft structures, occasionally ostentatious, hold a sense of intimacy beneath an expansive sky. Do these spaces depict a refuge? A womb? A portal? An escape into the future or perhaps the past— somewhere between inflated dreams and whispered memories .

Grounded in my present-day experiences of motherhood on the Portuguese coast and the fragmented nostalgia of my childhood memories in Australia and Greece, I explore how we navigate our polarised world and the constructed realities of our digital lives. My work fosters a nuanced understanding of the collective experience, inviting viewers into a quiet space of introspection.


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  • The Practice of Creativity


    Kareena Zerefos, an artist with roots in both Australia and Greece, draws inspiration from the pastel-coloured streets of Lisbon, Portugal.

    Her artistic journey began in illustration and design, evolving into a creative approach that is multifaceted and versatile. Kareena’s work delves into themes of memory, childhood, and the human condition, capturing moments of introspection and the interplay between reality and imagination.

    Drawing with coloured pencil, oil stick, or a variety of mixed media, she creates detailed and emotive pieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia and tranquility. Her practice serves as a medium for connection and freedom, reflecting her belief that creativity can bridge the tangible and the ethereal, the past and the present.

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