ANDREAS ION MAKRIDES

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 THE PRIMARY.   

This first exhibition of the artist presents paintings which are characterized by vibrant colours, which, through an explosive and loud imagery, are shaped into an abstract iconography that expresses his inner emotional world. 

Speaking about his work the artist states: “Sometimes, I use in my artwork geometric shapes to symbolize structure and order but more often I like to explore the natural world through the use of biomorphic shapes, which in my opinion reflect the connection between the human subconscious and reality more accurately. I expect that the colourful forms, the texture and the energy that each painting gives off, generate an emotional response to the viewers that creates a conceptual connection between the viewers and the painting.

Through my paintings I am trying to lead the viewers into processing competing pieces of imagery and wander within a strange world and confront the unknown. The interpretation of each piece of imagery is constantly transforming and it is up to the viewers to interpret the various scenes and find their own personal meaning in each painting. There is no one unique correct interpretation of each painting, because the various elements of the painting draw attention in different competing directions, making it hard for the mind to focus on one particular object long enough to make sense of it, forcing the viewer to eventually surrender to this confusion and accept it as an integral part of the emotions evoked be the painting.”

Duration: January 10 - 30, 2023