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Sculpture, Marble on Marble
Size: 7.9 W x 10.2 H x 5.5 D in
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Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. Oscar Wilde (The Happy Prince and Other Tales, 1888) Vangelis’ latest series of works, the “White Perspective,” captures the harsh reality we are facing in recent years with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Faithful as he is to marble as a material, Vangelis produced a series of works that undoubtedly constitute a social criticism. The mask, an archetypal symbol, has been used throughout the centuries by different cultures and to serve different purposes. In modern and contemporary art, the mask has been used by great artists such as Picasso, Modigliani, Matisse, Kircher, Rebecca Horn, and others. With this series, Vangelis, inspired by the reality of our everyday lives during the pandemic and its aftermath, explores the theme of the mask/façade for the first time in his long career. For Vangelis, the mask is an artistic or ritual ‘object’ as well as a means of personal expression. His masks, although restraining by nature, are undoubtedly conveying important messages. The mask with the hand placed in front of the mouth is a symbol of domestic abuse and femicide – the societal issues the COVID-19 pandemic amplified. Although Vangelis’ masks are contemporary in many ways, their form and shape are inspired by Mycenaean, Geometric, and Cycladic art. Geometric motifs are combined with the elongated noses of the Cycladic figurines and the Golden Mask of Agamemnon of the Mycenaean period. Vangelis sculpts marble in a way that connects the past and present. For Vangelis, the mask inspires, dramatises, encrypts, heals, reveals, and conceals; it narrates and metamorphoses as a symbol of eternity and universality. Marilena Charisi Art Historian
Sculpture:Marble on Marble
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:7.9 W x 10.2 H x 5.5 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
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Ships From:Greece.
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Greece
Vangelis Ilias is an artist who bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern artistic sensibilities. His portfolio includes a wide range of sculptural works, but at its core is a deep exploration of human expression and the use of various materials to convey profound messages. Ιlias' conceptual art enters a realm where the plasticity of the human figure takes center stage. His creations in this genre explore the multifaceted nature of human existence, with a strong focus on the anthropocentric perspective. Each sculpture becomes a conduit of self-expression, a raw and unfiltered manifestation of their inner world. His conceptual anthropocentric sculptures demonstrate his unyielding fascination with the complex nuances of human emotions, relationships and the human condition itself. To create the sculptures, he conscientiously uses environmentally friendly materials, underlining his dedication both to artistic quality and to the protection of the natural environment. He is a graduate of the Athens School of Fine Arts. His artistic journey is marked by numerous exhibitions, honors in art competitions and collaborations with galleries. He works in his personal artistic workshop in Athens.
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