Anastasios: An Exhibition of Interconnectedness and Solidarity
By THE ART NEWSPAPER GREECE TEAM | 08/09/2021
A new space for contemporary sculpture exhibitions opens on Friday, September 10, in Maroussi, featuring an exhibition that not only holds artistic interest but also includes a significant aspect of practical solidarity: The internationally awarded sculptor Anastasios Nyfadopoulos, in collaboration with the Hellenic Red Cross, will donate 50% of the exhibition’s proceeds to those affected by this year’s fires.
As the artist himself explains regarding this initiative, “It is my way of expressing that we can move forward and upward with steady steps; we can traverse every adversity with love.”
Anastasios’ art is indeed centered on humanity, on its formation and its potential for change and evolution. The artist incorporates the principles of interconnectedness and constant change through both the subject matter and his choice of materials, appearance, and method of construction.
“One of the main pillars of my art is the notion of interconnectedness that exists among humans and with the universe surrounding us. I apply this principle in my life as well,” Anastasios tells us.
A part of the artist’s creative process involves manually stretching and loosening thousands of carbon fibers, creating a dynamic pattern that, in some places, appears in its original state, while in others it transforms into parallel lines. This influences the physical appearance of the work, causing the fibers to seem in perpetual motion to the observer, embodying continual change. According to the artist, by reflecting on this constant change, people can realize that despite the phenomenological permanence of a situation, our attitude towards it can change. Carbon, a common element shared by all living organisms on Earth, and the way the carbon fibers unify in his sculptures, represent interconnectedness.
The exhibition space is located at 9 Kerkyras Street, Maroussi. The opening will be held on Friday from 19:00, and the exhibition will be open until Sunday, September 12 (19:00 – 23:30).
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