apologiae 4&5
by efthimis filippou


"If swimming pleases me, may I never again dive into waters of translucent blue."
The visual language draws on black-and-white imagery focused on collective movement and isolation within the group.
Apologiae unfolds as a condensed, lyrical exploration of two individuals. Based on real events, it takes the form of a biographical poem for the stage—an informal hearing and a ritual of self-definition.
Costumes are structured around contrast and hierarchy. The chorus functions as a unified body, dressed entirely in black, with the examiner emerging from within it. A single ornamental robe becomes the defining element of this role—passed from one examiner to the next, marking authority while remaining part of the collective.
The man and woman are the only figures in color, dressed in a muted brown palette. Their costumes echo each other while remaining distinct, placing them in tension with the chorus and emphasizing their position as outsiders seeking inclusion.