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Giannis Aristotelous (b. 1995, Limassol, Cyprus).
Specializes in large-scale paintings, performance, installation and video.
Through his work, Giannis investigates the outcome of several of the strongest human emotions, stablishing a penetrating yet contemplative ‘aftertaste’ within environments.
A visceral notion of the body and its symbolism, absence, longing and the tactility of light, create a shared intimacy between the viewer and work.
The work explores different kinds of intimacy and ephemerality through a deeper understanding of experience of non-tangible experiences of our surroundings.
Art research publications can be found at the Museum of Modern Art in Vienna (MUMOK) and the Nitsch Foundation.
Education
- 2021- 2023, MEXT Japanese Scholarship, MFA Fine Art, Kyoto University of the Arts, Japan (KUA).
- 2019, Erasmus Exchange, University of Applied Arts Vienna, Austria (Die Angewandte).
- 2016-2020, BA Fine Art, Newcastle University, United Kingdom (NCL).
Exhibitions and Achievements
2021
- Solo exhibition at The O Gallery, Larnaca, Cyprus.
- Upcoming solo exhibition at Paphos Munincipal Museum, Paphos, Cyprus.
2020
- Degree completion with a First Class Honours (BA Hons, 2016-2020) Fine Art from Newcastle University, virtual degree exhibition due to Covid-19 pandemic.
- Exhibition participation at Newcastle University, Fine Art Department, UK.
- Designed the artwork for a rock band’s CD, “Oneirism”.
2019
- Semester Abroad: Painting and Animated Film Department, University of Applied Arts Vienna (Angewandte, AU), 02/2019 – 06/2019.
- Worked closely with the founder of Viennese Actionism Hermann Nitsch. Thesis publication The Orgies Mysteries Theatre, A Contextual Analysis of Hermann Nitsch’s work, can be found at the MUMOK Museum permanent text collection (Museum of Modern Art Vienna), and the Nitsch Foundation, Vienna.
- Exhibition participation at Newcastle University, Fine Art Department, UK.
- Performance piece at the University of Applied Arts Vienna (Die Angewandte), Foyer building, Vienna.
2018
- John Christie Prize for studentship, Newcastle University, UK.
2017
- John Christie Prize for studentship, Newcastle University, UK.
2015
- Solo exhibition at the House of Arts and Literature in Limassol, Cyprus.
- 1st award Epilogi Pancyprian Painting competition in Platres, Cyprus.
- 1st award Tilemachos Kanthos Art competition in Nicosia, Cyprus.
2014
- 1st award at Epilogi Pancyprian Painting competition in Omodos, Cyprus.
2013
- 1st grade in the Pancyprian final exams in art.
- 2nd award in the Pancyprian School Competition.
- Exhibition Participation at Alpha Gallery in Nicosia, Cyprus.
2012
- 1st award in painting and distinction in printmaking in the competition Tilemachos Kanthos Museum in Nicosia, Cyprus.
- 1st award in printmaking at the Hampis printmaking competition in Plataniskia, Cyprus.
2011
- Awarded with distinction in the Pancyprian School competition.
- 2nd award at Epilogi’s Pancyprian competition in Kilani, Cyprus.
- Exhibition participation at Peter’s Gallery in Limassol, Cyprus.
2010
- 1st award in printmaking at the Hampis printmaking competition in Plataniskia, Cyprus.
2009
- 1st place in the national entrance exams for art, Cyprus.
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