Patricia Voulgaris is an artist from New York who is currently a 2024 MFA candidate at the Yale School of Art. Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2013, her work has been exhibited in numerous exhibitions including Aperture Foundation, Rubber Factory, Baxter Street at CCNY, and the Silver Eye Center for Photography. Her photographs have been featured in publications such as Der Greif, Vice Magazine, Dear Dave Magazine, The British Journal of Photography, New York Magazine, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. She is the grant recipient of the Lucie Foundation, Aaron Siskind Foundation, SVA Faculty Award, and was named as a finalist for the 2022 Aperture Portfolio prize.

Musee Magazine: When did you first commit to the practice of image-making?

Patricia: I started taking photographs in my high school black and white darkroom class when I was seventeen. At the time, I was inspired by my darkroom teacher, and from an early age, I knew that I wanted to become an artist. When I began my undergraduate degree at The School of Visual Arts, I learned more about photography and artists that I was inspired by. I started to take my practice seriously as I worked on various projects. Fast forward a few years, and I am finishing my MFA at the Yale School of Art!

Musee Magazine: What role does the uncanny play in your practice?

Patricia: I am obsessed with the uncanny. I love a good ghost story, ufology, and anything paranormal. My dad is a huge fan of ancient aliens so maybe that’s where my interest comes from. Working with these materials is both terrifying and intriguing. They inspire me as I attempt to understand each experience and make sense of another world.

Musee Magazine: What are your thoughts on truth in photography?

Patricia: Photography is a medium that is easily pliable. I am constantly questioning what I am viewing, and with technological capabilities, anything is possible to imagine. I am interested in the line between a truth and a lie, where things become slippery and unknown. Photography is the grand stage where all of those elements can interact. We, the viewers, can sit back and enjoy the show.

Patricia Voulgaris is certainly an artist for everyone to keep their eyes on. She has been recognized around the world for her incredible images and will continue to be highly regarded as she emerges in the photography world. In the summer of 2024, she will be involved with the Brooklyn Darkroom Residency, which has granted her the opportunity to travel across the continental U.S. and create work. We look forward to seeing Voulgaris continue to flourish as her life as an image maker progresses.

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