about

Rebecca Panos (b. 2001, Chicago, IL) is an artist based in New York City, where she explores the rich tapestry of narrative, delving into ancestry, identity, and the stories woven between individuals. Drawing from her Greek lineage, Panos employs weaving, sewing, and crocheting to merge heritage with contemporary expression. Her meticulously crafted pieces serve as reflections of the contemporary discord within her fragmented queer identity, bridging tradition with the present. Central to Panos's exploration is the examination of communication and its complexities, delving into the labor of interpretation and interpersonal dynamics. The concept of "home" echoes throughout her work, capturing tangible and intangible moments that shape lives and histories. For Panos, duration is a reflective process, encapsulating life as a series of attempts, intricacies, and vulnerabilities. Through oral histories and fragmented narratives, her work becomes a diary, reflecting the labor of relationships present and passed down through time.

Recent exhibitions include: Queer Knowing Curated by Blair Simmons at All Street Gallery, New York, NY (2023); To Darken, Lightly, Curated by Audra Lambert at LIC-A Art Space,  Long Island City, NY (2023);  Transversal: Where We Come From and Where We Are Going  80WSE Gallery, New York, NY (2023);  In the Meantime The Commons Gallery, New York, NY (2023); Resonance The Commons Gallery, New York, NY (2023); First Come “B” Dry Goods, Brooklyn, NY (2023); The End is Near  Rosenberg Gallery, New York, NY (2022); and The Past Impending The Commons Gallery, New York, NY (2022).

She has received various awards including, The Chen Cui Family Award, presented by New York University, and Central Society Nestani (Tsipianiton) Scholarship, presented by the town of Nestani, Greece. Recent press includes: "Queer Knowing: A Prideful Celebration at All Street Gallery" by OnlyChild Magazine.