PREVIEW: Nature, Nature, Nature Vol.3-Paris

In the context of the exchanges being prepared with Greek and foreign artists, dreamideamachine resident-Athens, after the exhibitions in Athens and Chania, presents the third part of the series of exhibitions “Nature, Nature, Nature” at Galerie Desmos in Paris. The twenty-one participating Greek contemporary artists present paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics and installations.

By Efi Michalarou
Photo: Artists Archive

With the statement of Anaxagoras in mind, “Nature does not know extinction, only transformation,” in a truly difficult era where nature and the environment are under attack by human greed and climate change, stemming from ruthless human behavior, through redefinition, the exhibition “Nature Nature Nature Vol. 2=3” emphasizes the necessity of introspection. A fundamental element of life, as well as of nature, are the trees and the free space, which we encounter in many forms, in Paris.  As stated by the Curator of the exhibition at her speech at the Conference Programme “nature, nature, nature!!! Nature is bleeding (!) Are we going deaf (?)” of Platforms Project 2023 “In Paris as all over the world,first we destroy the nature for profit, then we replace it creating parks, an artificial replacement of the real thing”the saying “Return to Nature” by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is more necessary than ever for human existence. The aforementioned concerns, inherent in the thoughts and minds of every sensitive human being, occupy contemporary artists more than ever. They either create works inspired by nature as commentary on its destruction and climate change, or make substantive interventions upon it through land art, performances, videos, and actions, or even use natural materials as a starting point for their artworks. With a focus on humans and the quality of life they deserve, with respect and love for nature and the happiness that arises from our harmony with it, twenty contemporary artists create works using various expressive mediums: drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, installations, aiming to leave their own imprint, raise their voice, and convey a series of messages about the reckless use of natural resources, destruction, and climate change. Sometimes, they capture the beauty of the landscape as a reminder of what exists today and may soon disappear, as the French oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau noted, “Throughout history, man has had to struggle with nature to survive. In this century, he is beginning to realize that in order to survive, he must protect it”. Based on all of the above, the selection of artists participating in the exhibition was made. They responded to our invitation with great interest, including those who systematically engage with the theme of nature and the environment, as well as those who created works specifically for the exhibition.

Participating Artists: Ismini Bonatsou, Lamprini Boviatsou, Annalina Fotopoulou, Katerina Kalitsounaki, Vicki Kamenou, Stella Kukulaki, Dimitris Kyriakos, Sofia Kyriakou, Helen Kyrkilis, Dimitris Lempesis, Stefanos  Makrakis, Claudia Mazzitelli, Kostas Pagomenos, Panagiotis Pappas, Chrysa Skordaki, Maria Stamati, Eleftheria Stoikou, Katerina Tsempeli, Irini Vazoukou, Ariadni Vitastali, Grigoria Vryttia

Photo left: Katerina Kalitsounaki, Ego- Gild, 2023, Gold Thread, Fabric and Yarn, 20 Χ 30 cm, © Katerina Kalitsounaki, Courtesy the artist. Photo right: Ariadni Vitastali, Untitled (Nature Series), Mixed Media on Paper rasaspina fabriano, 29,7 x 21 cm, © Ariadni Vitastali, Courtesy the artist

Info: Curator: Efi Michalarou, Galerie Desmos, 14 Rue Vandamme, Paris, France, Duration: 28-30/12/2023, Days & Hours: Thu (28/12) 18:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 15:00-19:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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