Athens Biennale 7
Former Department Store Fokas, 2021
Athens Biennale 7
Former Department Store Fokas, 2021
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Aristeidis Lappas crafts vibrant works rich in colors, shapes, and forms, inviting viewers to engage with the nuanced discourse of his artistic practice. His piece Studies of Sphinx and Textures Pattern (2020) exemplifies his skill in layering bright reds and yellows, creating visually stimulating imagery. In works like A Fight with the Instinct (2020), shapes leap off the canvas, blending joyfulness with a deep examination of Greek identity through humor and play. While early works drew from Greek folk art, Lappas has recently shifted toward abstract gestures and figurative strokes, maintaining the organic essence of curved structures. His art incorporates diverse motifs and patterns influenced by Ethiopian, Byzantine, Islamic, and Middle Eastern traditions. Lappas actively explores imaginary and non-singular identities, referencing historically and mythologically significant figures. By challenging traditional notions of identity and storytelling, he offers alternative narratives that connect viewers to one another and to themselves.