Overexposed
Overexposed, A Photo Diary Beijing and Shanghai social media news feeds are overtaken by selfies: youth at Tiananmen with arms in the air ‘supporting’ a massive floral arrangement in the background placed there to celebrate the upcoming party congress; group
Overexposed
Overexposed, A Photo Diary Beijing and Shanghai social media news feeds are overtaken by selfies: youth at Tiananmen with arms in the air ‘supporting’ a massive floral arrangement in the background placed there to celebrate the upcoming party congress; group
Beyond the Silence
How can we address the silence that is haunting us from within? Beyond the Silence enacts a dialogue between performative drawing, trauma theory, and literary practice. Driven by the shared desire to explore different modes of knowing and inhabiting the world,
Beyond the Silence
How can we address the silence that is haunting us from within? Beyond the Silence enacts a dialogue between performative drawing, trauma theory, and literary practice. Driven by the shared desire to explore different modes of knowing and inhabiting the world,
Radical Arts, Critical Architecture – Degree Show at Central Saint Martins 2018
Studio SYN runs a design unit, Studio 7, at BA Architecture at Central Saint Martins. This year the design brief “Radical Arts, Critical Architecture” looked at the area of Brixton and at finding new spatial tactics and typologies that support
Radical Arts, Critical Architecture – Degree Show at Central Saint Martins 2018
Studio SYN runs a design unit, Studio 7, at BA Architecture at Central Saint Martins. This year the design brief “Radical Arts, Critical Architecture” looked at the area of Brixton and at finding new spatial tactics and typologies that support
Making Week at Central Saint Martins 2018
In February 2018 Studio SYN lead a group of second and third year BA students at Central Saint Martins’ Making Week. During the week-long intense design and making process, the students designed a number of bespoke timber joints, developed a
Making Week at Central Saint Martins 2018
In February 2018 Studio SYN lead a group of second and third year BA students at Central Saint Martins’ Making Week. During the week-long intense design and making process, the students designed a number of bespoke timber joints, developed a
Four Corners of the World, STORE’s Summer School 2018 in Dalston
Ursula and Dejan of Studio SYN teamed up with Erika and Anders of Office TEN to to form a tutor team and lead the fourth STORE’s architectural summer school that took place at Dalston’s Gillett Square, London in July and
Four Corners of the World, STORE’s Summer School 2018 in Dalston
Ursula and Dejan of Studio SYN teamed up with Erika and Anders of Office TEN to to form a tutor team and lead the fourth STORE’s architectural summer school that took place at Dalston’s Gillett Square, London in July and
Joe Duddell – Parallel Lines, performed by GB+SR
George Barton and Siwan Rhys performed in April 2017 Parallel Lines written by Joe Duddell. The sound was arranged by Connor Hughes and the video filmed and directed by Studio Syn’s Dejan Mrdja. GB+SR duo profoundly influenced the performative art
Joe Duddell – Parallel Lines, performed by GB+SR
George Barton and Siwan Rhys performed in April 2017 Parallel Lines written by Joe Duddell. The sound was arranged by Connor Hughes and the video filmed and directed by Studio Syn’s Dejan Mrdja. GB+SR duo profoundly influenced the performative art
Rhubarb Postcards
This 4-channel video work is seeking out the human scale and human place in the vastness of the two largest cities on the planet, Shanghai and Beijing. The piece had its London premiere at Red Mansion Art Prize Exhibition at
Rhubarb Postcards
This 4-channel video work is seeking out the human scale and human place in the vastness of the two largest cities on the planet, Shanghai and Beijing. The piece had its London premiere at Red Mansion Art Prize Exhibition at
Fanfare for a Non-Place
A new video work psycho-mapping the train journey between Beijing and Shanghai with the help of progressive rock. The video had its London premiere at Red Mansion Art Prize Exhibition at the Hockney Gallery, Royal College of Arts in March
Fanfare for a Non-Place
A new video work psycho-mapping the train journey between Beijing and Shanghai with the help of progressive rock. The video had its London premiere at Red Mansion Art Prize Exhibition at the Hockney Gallery, Royal College of Arts in March
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 video wins Jerwood Drawing Student Prize!
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 video receives one of the two Jerwood Drawing 2017 student prizes. Alongside other 3 prizes, Chasing Synchrony was selected among over 2000 submissions and 65 shortlisted works. Massive thank you to all who helped build it, install
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 video wins Jerwood Drawing Student Prize!
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 video receives one of the two Jerwood Drawing 2017 student prizes. Alongside other 3 prizes, Chasing Synchrony was selected among over 2000 submissions and 65 shortlisted works. Massive thank you to all who helped build it, install
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 wins Red Mansion Art Prize 2017!
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 was chosen by the Red Mansion panel of judges as the 2017 winner for Central Saint Martins. See more details and winners from other UAL schools here: http://redmansion.co.uk/art-prize/
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 wins Red Mansion Art Prize 2017!
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 was chosen by the Red Mansion panel of judges as the 2017 winner for Central Saint Martins. See more details and winners from other UAL schools here: http://redmansion.co.uk/art-prize/
Pluto Pantokrator
Pluto Pantokrator is an immersive installation re-purposing elements of works produced in between 2015 and 2017 at Central Saint Martins over the course of the MA Fine Arts. The installation attempts to seek out and distil core thoughts on human
Pluto Pantokrator
Pluto Pantokrator is an immersive installation re-purposing elements of works produced in between 2015 and 2017 at Central Saint Martins over the course of the MA Fine Arts. The installation attempts to seek out and distil core thoughts on human
In Abeyance
Five Years gallery at Archway, London, provided space for a group show “This is Not What I Asked For” – an opportunity to give a critical backstage view of the process of art production. The installation “In Abeyance” used packaged
In Abeyance
Five Years gallery at Archway, London, provided space for a group show “This is Not What I Asked For” – an opportunity to give a critical backstage view of the process of art production. The installation “In Abeyance” used packaged
(Un)Drawing for Two
(Un)Drawing for Two is a performative drawing work that is revisiting Tools For New Ways of Being by drawing out the shape of the cross-like drawing board on the exact wall against which it used to lean.
(Un)Drawing for Two
(Un)Drawing for Two is a performative drawing work that is revisiting Tools For New Ways of Being by drawing out the shape of the cross-like drawing board on the exact wall against which it used to lean.
George Barton & Siwan Rhys duo
Percussion and piano duo commissioned Dejan Mrdja to take photos for their new website and publicity. All photos were taken around Hackney Marshes and Homerton in London while chasing the last afternoon rays one spring day in April 2017. Visit
George Barton & Siwan Rhys duo
Percussion and piano duo commissioned Dejan Mrdja to take photos for their new website and publicity. All photos were taken around Hackney Marshes and Homerton in London while chasing the last afternoon rays one spring day in April 2017. Visit
Shells and Bones
A series of digital and analogue photos exploring movement and exposing structures. Taken by Dejan Mrdja in between 2003 and 2013.
Shells and Bones
A series of digital and analogue photos exploring movement and exposing structures. Taken by Dejan Mrdja in between 2003 and 2013.
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 performed at Central Saint Martins
This collaborative performative drawing work is a quest for those brief moment of synchrony, in which the body actions of many become perfectly coordinated offering a confirmation of one another’s existence and a fleeting chance to seemingly extent one’s consciousness
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 performed at Central Saint Martins
This collaborative performative drawing work is a quest for those brief moment of synchrony, in which the body actions of many become perfectly coordinated offering a confirmation of one another’s existence and a fleeting chance to seemingly extent one’s consciousness
Urbs Redux
Charcoal drawing but not on paper – in Urbs Redux, I break away from paper to take the drawing to the walls and ceiling of the 7th floor stairwell in an apartment building in East London. This late night drawing offered
Urbs Redux
Charcoal drawing but not on paper – in Urbs Redux, I break away from paper to take the drawing to the walls and ceiling of the 7th floor stairwell in an apartment building in East London. This late night drawing offered
Self-Portrait with Pluto, in CSM Art Auction
Dejan’s drawing ‘Self-Portrait with Pluto’ is on auction at CSM Art Auction from 10th to 17th of November at Lethaby Gallery. Come bid for this and other exciting pieces! More info here – http://csmartauction.org/gallery/2016-2/ Drawing rationale for the press release: “We
Self-Portrait with Pluto, in CSM Art Auction
Dejan’s drawing ‘Self-Portrait with Pluto’ is on auction at CSM Art Auction from 10th to 17th of November at Lethaby Gallery. Come bid for this and other exciting pieces! More info here – http://csmartauction.org/gallery/2016-2/ Drawing rationale for the press release: “We
Tools for New Ways of Being, Central Saint Martins
This work addressed the interest topics of mark-making, event, body limits and reduction of commodifiable artwork. A large cross-like timber frame with a plywood board in the middle1.2m by 1.2m in size, was prepared by being previously coated with
Tools for New Ways of Being, Central Saint Martins
This work addressed the interest topics of mark-making, event, body limits and reduction of commodifiable artwork. A large cross-like timber frame with a plywood board in the middle1.2m by 1.2m in size, was prepared by being previously coated with
Barnes Street House Extension
Tower Hamlets, London. The project turned an old outrigger kitchen into a new heart of the house. Done for a private client on a budget, we designed the extension to be warm, spacious and bright. Much of the design was
Barnes Street House Extension
Tower Hamlets, London. The project turned an old outrigger kitchen into a new heart of the house. Done for a private client on a budget, we designed the extension to be warm, spacious and bright. Much of the design was
Kensington Flat Refurbishment
Kensington, London. An apartment refurbishment for a client with a classic taste. Every room in the apartment was refurbished and all finishes changed. Finding a balance between the softness of furnishing and simplicity of wall and floor surface was the
Kensington Flat Refurbishment
Kensington, London. An apartment refurbishment for a client with a classic taste. Every room in the apartment was refurbished and all finishes changed. Finding a balance between the softness of furnishing and simplicity of wall and floor surface was the
Kinnoull Mansions, Clapton, London
Clapton, London. A ground floor apartment refurbishment in a mansion block. Key to this proposal was the demolition of one of the bedrooms ( added by the previous owners) and the demolition of one of the kitchen walls in
Kinnoull Mansions, Clapton, London
Clapton, London. A ground floor apartment refurbishment in a mansion block. Key to this proposal was the demolition of one of the bedrooms ( added by the previous owners) and the demolition of one of the kitchen walls in
Making Week at Central Saint Martins 2016
In February 2016 Studio Syn’s Ursula and Dejan worked together with a team of Central Saint Martins BA Architecture students to design a pavilion structure to showcase their works at the End of the Year show. The show is actually
Making Week at Central Saint Martins 2016
In February 2016 Studio Syn’s Ursula and Dejan worked together with a team of Central Saint Martins BA Architecture students to design a pavilion structure to showcase their works at the End of the Year show. The show is actually
Practice Exhibition Event @ Central Saint Martins
Mrdja // Nightingale // Philips // Reille // Saberova // Sartorio // Practice Event 24 May 2016 Dejan Mrdja of Studio Syn collaborated with 5 other artists to curate a mock-up exhibition of our works. This post is going to take you
Practice Exhibition Event @ Central Saint Martins
Mrdja // Nightingale // Philips // Reille // Saberova // Sartorio // Practice Event 24 May 2016 Dejan Mrdja of Studio Syn collaborated with 5 other artists to curate a mock-up exhibition of our works. This post is going to take you
The Lands Beyond, drawing on show at The Laundry, E9
The largest drawing so far from the series of drawings The Lands Beyond by Dejan of Studio SYN will be exhibited at The Laundry 17-20 March 2016 as part of the a group exhibition. Have a look at this previous post for
The Lands Beyond, drawing on show at The Laundry, E9
The largest drawing so far from the series of drawings The Lands Beyond by Dejan of Studio SYN will be exhibited at The Laundry 17-20 March 2016 as part of the a group exhibition. Have a look at this previous post for
The Lands Beyond, drawing series
Studio SYN’s Dejan Mrdja continues to explore his interest in politics, social structures, power relations, migrations, and cyclical occurrences through abstracted and coded narratives. In this series of A1 drawings the textures, patterns, geometries and symbols (stories within stories) are
The Lands Beyond, drawing series
Studio SYN’s Dejan Mrdja continues to explore his interest in politics, social structures, power relations, migrations, and cyclical occurrences through abstracted and coded narratives. In this series of A1 drawings the textures, patterns, geometries and symbols (stories within stories) are
Drawing SWANS exhibited at Big Space V, Central Saint Martins
The work SWANS is building on Dejan’s previous exploration of the notions of oppression, power abuse, trauma, displacement, transience, journey maps and more recent interests in behavioural patterns, reoccurring and cyclical events encountered in both nature and society. In this piece
Drawing SWANS exhibited at Big Space V, Central Saint Martins
The work SWANS is building on Dejan’s previous exploration of the notions of oppression, power abuse, trauma, displacement, transience, journey maps and more recent interests in behavioural patterns, reoccurring and cyclical events encountered in both nature and society. In this piece
Urban Realities Blind Date/ Ljubljana (SI)
In cooperation with the Museum of Architecture and Design Ljubljana an interactive Blind Date of European architects, planners and experts in urban development will be organised in autumn 2015. Under the title “Urban Realities” a collaboration of three selected teams
Urban Realities Blind Date/ Ljubljana (SI)
In cooperation with the Museum of Architecture and Design Ljubljana an interactive Blind Date of European architects, planners and experts in urban development will be organised in autumn 2015. Under the title “Urban Realities” a collaboration of three selected teams
Studio SYN wins the Designing the Urban Commons competition!
Rainbow of desires “Rainbow of desires” is a set of small pavilions installed in the open spaces of the Rhodes estate in Dalston. During a period of three months the pavilions are doubling as performative devices and workshop spaces based
Studio SYN wins the Designing the Urban Commons competition!
Rainbow of desires “Rainbow of desires” is a set of small pavilions installed in the open spaces of the Rhodes estate in Dalston. During a period of three months the pavilions are doubling as performative devices and workshop spaces based
SYN among the finalists for Urban Realities/Blind Date in Ljubljana
“Urban Realities”is a workshop and exhibition where the three selected finalists teams will present their ideas and collaborate on the reanimation of abandoned construction pits in Ljubljana. The event is part of an interactive Blind Date of European architects, planners and
SYN among the finalists for Urban Realities/Blind Date in Ljubljana
“Urban Realities”is a workshop and exhibition where the three selected finalists teams will present their ideas and collaborate on the reanimation of abandoned construction pits in Ljubljana. The event is part of an interactive Blind Date of European architects, planners and
Spatial Politics: On Commons and Public Spaces //Stavrides talk @Central Saint Martins
Increasingly under neoliberal attack the urban public spaces become simultaneously the terrain of violent conflicts, the loci of urban movements, and testing grounds of critical political models. The notion and spatial materialisation of the commons, often springing from urban movements
Spatial Politics: On Commons and Public Spaces //Stavrides talk @Central Saint Martins
Increasingly under neoliberal attack the urban public spaces become simultaneously the terrain of violent conflicts, the loci of urban movements, and testing grounds of critical political models. The notion and spatial materialisation of the commons, often springing from urban movements
DESIGNING THE COMMONS//workshop@ THE FIELD
This workshop, open to all CSM students, seek to investigate the role of designers in imagining the commons, setting common goals, resource sharing and participatory design. Space The project will take place at THE FIELD in New Cross – “an experiment
DESIGNING THE COMMONS//workshop@ THE FIELD
This workshop, open to all CSM students, seek to investigate the role of designers in imagining the commons, setting common goals, resource sharing and participatory design. Space The project will take place at THE FIELD in New Cross – “an experiment
Contested Squares and Social Uprising // @ Central Saint Martins
As part of the Contested Spaces forum taking place in the Crossing at Central Saint Martins during the CSM degree show; the round table discussion “Contested Squares: Social Uprising and Political Imaginaries in the Age of Neoliberal Crisis” held on
Contested Squares and Social Uprising // @ Central Saint Martins
As part of the Contested Spaces forum taking place in the Crossing at Central Saint Martins during the CSM degree show; the round table discussion “Contested Squares: Social Uprising and Political Imaginaries in the Age of Neoliberal Crisis” held on
LCMF, London Contemporary Music Festival fit-out
LCMF, “the capital’s most adventurous and ambitious festival of new music” as named by The Guardian, took over a former carpet factory just off Brick Lane between March and May 2014 to offer two weeks of music, art and performance.
LCMF, London Contemporary Music Festival fit-out
LCMF, “the capital’s most adventurous and ambitious festival of new music” as named by The Guardian, took over a former carpet factory just off Brick Lane between March and May 2014 to offer two weeks of music, art and performance.
Common grounds, common practices // @ Architectural Association
31 January 2014 – HCT Debates / Architecture Politics: Orsalia Dimitriou MA History and Critical Thinking Debates / Architecture Politics Term 2: Friday 1:00 / 36 Bedford Square, New Soft Room Orsalia Dimitriou: Common grounds, common practices Friday 31 January
Common grounds, common practices // @ Architectural Association
31 January 2014 – HCT Debates / Architecture Politics: Orsalia Dimitriou MA History and Critical Thinking Debates / Architecture Politics Term 2: Friday 1:00 / 36 Bedford Square, New Soft Room Orsalia Dimitriou: Common grounds, common practices Friday 31 January
DIAVATON // @ EMPROS THEATER
Premier of our film DIAVATON at EMBROS theater! Embros is an occupied and self-managed historic theater in the centre of Athens. Since November 2011 the theater -that has been closed and inactive for many years- has been given a
DIAVATON // @ EMPROS THEATER
Premier of our film DIAVATON at EMBROS theater! Embros is an occupied and self-managed historic theater in the centre of Athens. Since November 2011 the theater -that has been closed and inactive for many years- has been given a
DIAVATON [transversabe]
Synopsis ‘Diavaton’ is a short film ( 35min ) for the occupy moment in Syntagma (Constitution) square in the summer of 2011.Based on participants’ interviews the film negotiates issues of space management , the organization of the open assembly, the
DIAVATON [transversabe]
Synopsis ‘Diavaton’ is a short film ( 35min ) for the occupy moment in Syntagma (Constitution) square in the summer of 2011.Based on participants’ interviews the film negotiates issues of space management , the organization of the open assembly, the
COMMON TALES
This is a story based on the discussions and models of a NXC workshop on the circulation of commons. The idea was to present the “results” of the workshop not in the standard academic way but in a funny, creative
COMMON TALES
This is a story based on the discussions and models of a NXC workshop on the circulation of commons. The idea was to present the “results” of the workshop not in the standard academic way but in a funny, creative
C’MON COMMONERS
A series of workshops, talks, reading groups and walking days investigating the notion of commons together with creative practitioners and members of the New Cross community. The call is open to everybody and the aim is to explore collectively acts
C’MON COMMONERS
A series of workshops, talks, reading groups and walking days investigating the notion of commons together with creative practitioners and members of the New Cross community. The call is open to everybody and the aim is to explore collectively acts
SPATIALITIES OF REVOLT AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
A presentation of Anastasia Kavada (Senior Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Westminster) and Ursula Dimitriou of Studio Synthetica in This Is Not a Gateway Festival 2013 at the Bishopsgate Institute on “Spatialities
SPATIALITIES OF REVOLT AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
A presentation of Anastasia Kavada (Senior Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Westminster) and Ursula Dimitriou of Studio Synthetica in This Is Not a Gateway Festival 2013 at the Bishopsgate Institute on “Spatialities
NOWHERE TO RUN SOMEWHERE TO HIDE
KELVIN Kelvin always liked to escape in his canoe, and was always heading towards the west end of the city. Passing the labyrinth hill and the grand cathedral-founded on top of ancient Geyser-where elderly ladies gathered every afternoon to worship
NOWHERE TO RUN SOMEWHERE TO HIDE
KELVIN Kelvin always liked to escape in his canoe, and was always heading towards the west end of the city. Passing the labyrinth hill and the grand cathedral-founded on top of ancient Geyser-where elderly ladies gathered every afternoon to worship
CRISIS AND INNOVATION// Princeton University Conference
Participating in an exciting conference at Princeton University that explored the interplay between moments of Crisis and processes of Innovation in Modern Greece. Orsalia of Studio Synthetica presented a paper discussing possible new arenas that deepen the democratic participation, work
CRISIS AND INNOVATION// Princeton University Conference
Participating in an exciting conference at Princeton University that explored the interplay between moments of Crisis and processes of Innovation in Modern Greece. Orsalia of Studio Synthetica presented a paper discussing possible new arenas that deepen the democratic participation, work
QUICKY BOOTH
Why are the acts of desire ostracized from public spaces? What happens to those who cannot afford their own space? What happens to the impatient, the spontaneous and the passionate ones? Quickie Booth is a bolt-on kit consisting of a
QUICKY BOOTH
Why are the acts of desire ostracized from public spaces? What happens to those who cannot afford their own space? What happens to the impatient, the spontaneous and the passionate ones? Quickie Booth is a bolt-on kit consisting of a
EXARCHEIA NOW!
Event to discuss contemporary economic crisis, radical activity, radical space and political economies of consumer culture. Will include contributions by Andreas Chatzidakis (Royal Holloway), Antonis Vardis (London School of Economics), Costas Douzinas (Birkbeck), Ursula Dimitriou (Goldsmiths), Emma Dowling (Queen Mary)
EXARCHEIA NOW!
Event to discuss contemporary economic crisis, radical activity, radical space and political economies of consumer culture. Will include contributions by Andreas Chatzidakis (Royal Holloway), Antonis Vardis (London School of Economics), Costas Douzinas (Birkbeck), Ursula Dimitriou (Goldsmiths), Emma Dowling (Queen Mary)
ART AND AESTHETIC RESEARCH ARE NOT IDENTICAL
This is a work inspired by the method of ‘the reading machine that is actually a writing machine’. The original text is a statement of Michael Schwab printed on a wall poster. The original statement was offering an interesting an
ART AND AESTHETIC RESEARCH ARE NOT IDENTICAL
This is a work inspired by the method of ‘the reading machine that is actually a writing machine’. The original text is a statement of Michael Schwab printed on a wall poster. The original statement was offering an interesting an
HOW TO MAKE A READING MACHINE THAT IS ACTUALLY A WRITING MACHINE
By Christina Christoforou, Orsalia Dimitriou, Adam Drewes, Martin Glaz Serup, Ann-Marie Hanlon, and Andreas Wolfsteiner , printed in a rizograph machine with the precious technical assistance of Tryk-Tryk-Tryk Read more on unfolding academia
HOW TO MAKE A READING MACHINE THAT IS ACTUALLY A WRITING MACHINE
By Christina Christoforou, Orsalia Dimitriou, Adam Drewes, Martin Glaz Serup, Ann-Marie Hanlon, and Andreas Wolfsteiner , printed in a rizograph machine with the precious technical assistance of Tryk-Tryk-Tryk Read more on unfolding academia
SCRABBLE-A-MANUAL IN ACTION!
Scrabbling manuals for the first time in Copenhagen Symposium on June 2011 produced great ideas and a lot of fun! Some of the manuals invented by thirty intrepid minds : A Manual on How to fall in and out of
SCRABBLE-A-MANUAL IN ACTION!
Scrabbling manuals for the first time in Copenhagen Symposium on June 2011 produced great ideas and a lot of fun! Some of the manuals invented by thirty intrepid minds : A Manual on How to fall in and out of
A MANUAL ON HOW TO SCRABBLE-A-MANUAL
For the Copenhagen Interart Symposium on ‘How to do things with academia’ organized by the University of Copenhagen on 16-19 June 2011 , the organizers had an extraordinary call for manuals instead of papers! This is a manual which is
A MANUAL ON HOW TO SCRABBLE-A-MANUAL
For the Copenhagen Interart Symposium on ‘How to do things with academia’ organized by the University of Copenhagen on 16-19 June 2011 , the organizers had an extraordinary call for manuals instead of papers! This is a manual which is
