The contemporary art of three Greek sculptors – Theodore Papayannis, Yiannis Nanouris and Yannis Koutsouradis.
Bronze sculpture, Musician with Lyra – Theodoros Papagiannis
Theodoros Papagiannis
Theodore Papayannis was born in the Greek region of Ioannina and from 1961 to 1966 he studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts with the sculpture teacher Yannis Pappas. Then for two years he studied ancient Greek art and the art of the wider Mediterranean region with a series of informative trips observing the cradle of culture. This included travels to Crete, Egypt, Cyprus, South Italy and Sicily and along the coast of Asia Minor. He also pursued postgraduate studies in Paris exploring the newest sculpture materials in the laboratories of S. Mouille, G. Vineent and M. Rafestin at the Ecole Nationale Superieur des Art Appliques et des Metiers d ‘Art.
He claims his sculpture designs have been influenced by the plants, animals, columns, statues, mountains and specific landscapes. ” I see the female body being transformed into an adventurous set of hills and valleys and the garment appears like a wave that makes the sand on the seabed. The woman takes shape as a variety of expressions in my work, representing something magical, from the feminine form, the fruit, the birth of life. The human form is predominant theme in my work, the meaning of love, of struggle have taken a great importance”
Theodore Papayannis concentrates on monumental sculptures and large installations and has produced numerous works globally for public art. The format of his work owes much to the ancient Greek art. His fusion of classical themes with contemporary lines includes a focus on traditional costumes and musical instruments. His unique interpretation of Greek sculpture sometimes includes installations using a backdrop of sweeping Mediterranean landscapes. Theodore is currently Professor of Sculpture at the Athens School of Fine Arts and during the last 20 years has initiated the organization of Sculpture Symposiums in many Greek towns and in Cyprus, creating large scale sculptures for public spaces, the sculptures being created on-site.
‘Exodus of Messolongi’ – Theodoros Papagiannis figurative sculptures
Theodoros Papagiannis sculpture with view of Tzoumerka mountains, Epirus, Greece
( Eye of Horus style )
Metal ‘Bird’ sculpture – Theodoros Papagiannis
Ceramic ‘Bird ‘ figurine Theodoros Papagiannis
‘Couple’ – Theodoros Papagiannis
Musician playing wind instrument -Theodoros Papagiannis
Metal dancing figure – Theodoros Papagiannis
Musician playing Lyra – Theodoros Papagiannis
‘Marble Couple by the Lake’ – Theodoros Papagiannis
Marble from Penteli
Sculpture Symposium at Paralimnios, Ioannina 1996
Ioannina public sculpture – Theodoros Papagiannis
Wood Metal Totems – Theodoros Papagiannis
Stainless Steel Flock – Theodoros Papagiannis
Sculpture Symposium in Amaliada, 2006
Stainless steel worship figure sculpture – Theodoros Papagiannis
Sculpture Symposium in Eressos, Greece
Sculptured Pair – Theodoros Papagiannis
Sculpture Symposium in Lemessos, Cyprus -1999
Theodoros Papagiannis with his monumental totems
‘Woman from Epirus’ – Theodoros Papagiannis
Conjoined Pair sculpture – Theodoros Papagiannis
Sculpture Symposium in Kalamata, 2000
‘Couple’ – Theodoros Papagiannis – metal sculpture
Terracotta sculpture – Greek musician in traditional costume
Theodoros Papagiannis
‘Wood,metal totem 5’ – Theodoros Papagiannis
‘Musician’ – Theodoros Papagiannis
Raku ‘Birds’ – Theodoros Papagiannis
Theodoros Papagiannis – ‘Couple’
Yiannis Nanouris
Yiannis Nanouris was born in the village of Apeiranthos on the Cycladic island of Naxos in the heart of the Aegean Sea. He graduated from the Athens School of Fine Arts and since then has been working exclusively with sculptures and painting. “The bright light and clear white of the island architecture are the basic elements that nurtured my love for art, especially sculpture. As I would gaze at the salt-covered rock formations by the seaside, the strong sunlight would cast shadows making my vivid imagination run wild. I could distinguish various forms and faces trapped there which naturally made me want to set them free, leading to my inspiration for most of my art themes.”
Modern bronze sculpture – dancing figure – Yiannis Nanouris
Two raku masks on a marble base – Yiannis Nanouris
Bronze sculpture on stone base – Yiannis Nanouris
Raku mask on marble base – Yiannis Nanouris
Bronze three head sculpture – Yiannis Nanouris
Pandora Gallery
‘Female Nude’ Raku sculpture – Yiannis Nanouris
Hand painted byzantine icon on wood – Yiannis Nanouris
Terracotta raku mask, blue marble base – Yiannis Nanouris
‘Phillipos’ raku ceramic sculpture – (Greek King of Macedonia)
Yiannis Nanouris
“Voukefalas” Raku Ceramic Horse on Marble Base
Yiannis Nanouris
Terracotta on Wood Sculpture – Yiannis Nanouris
Raku mask on base – Yiannis Nanouris
Bronze figure in motion – Yiannis Nanouris
Framed terracotta sculpture – Yiannis Nanouris
Yiannis Nanouris – terracotta sculpture on wood
Seated bronze figure on marble – Yiannis Nanouris
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Apollo-(Apollonas the Greek god of music) raku mask – Yiannis Nanouris
Epsilon Series
Yannis Koutsouradis
Yannis Koutsouradis introduced a new perspective for the colour of metal open-air sculptures by developing materials of porcelain-enamel on stainless steel, which has enriched the possibilities for this medium. He began his sculpture studies at the Athens School of Fine Arts under the tutelage of Yannis Pappas for 1969 to 1975. This was followed by studies at Saint Martin’s School of Art in London ( 1987-1988 ) doing research on enameled steel sculpture, under Alan Gauk. Further research was conducted at the Rietveld Academie / Beeldende Kunst, Amsterdam, with René van der Land (1989 – 1992) His sculptures express a vivid array of intense colours.
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‘Venus of Trancsendence’ – Yannis Koutsouradis – Monumental outdoor sculpture
‘Pebble Heart’ sculpture – Yannis Koutsouradis
‘Nude Reflect’ -Yannis Koutsouradis
Bronze Shell – Sea Sculpture series – [email protected]
‘The Flower of Holland’ – Yannis Koutsouradis
‘Angel’ – Yannis Koutsouradis
‘The Wave’ – Yannis Koutsouradis
‘The River’ – Yannis Koutsouradis
From the Youtube video Yannis Koutsouradis – A sculpture Journey
‘The Resistance War Memorial’ – Yannis Koutsouradis
Harbour of Aegean Chios, Greece
Yannis Koutsouradis sculpture – Paris
‘ Celestial’ — Yannis Koutsouradis
Century Cruise Liner Project
Netherlands sculpture – Yannis Koutsouradis
Greek sculptor – Yannis Koutsouradis
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