Mykonos
Pencil on Paper
14" x 22"

Mykonos

Pencil on Paper
14" x 22"

Volcano
Pencil on Paper
14.5" x 10.5"

Volcano

Pencil on Paper
14.5" x 10.5"

Santorini
Pencil on Paper
11" x 15"

Santorini

Pencil on Paper
11" x 15"

Santorini Dome
Pencil on Paper
13" x 19"

Santorini Dome

Pencil on Paper
13" x 19"

Oia
Pencil on Paper
11" x 15"

Oia

Pencil on Paper
11" x 15"

Yiorgos Sakelaris

The Odyssey Within
December 12 - January 2, 2009

Reception: Thursday December 18, 2008 6-8 PM

Press Release

Yiorgos Sakelaris' delicately rendered graphite drawings reflect the sublime stoicism of Greek architecture. A Greek American, Sakelaris grew up hearing stories about his family's years in Greece and their struggles during World War II. He became fascinated with his heritage, traveling to Santorini, Mykonos, The Cyclades and other Greek locales and observing them carefully. Based on photographs he has taken, Sakelaris' black and white drawings are triumphant. They depict empty streets, white-washed walls, and uninterrupted expanses of sky or sea. Despite the absence of figures or other direct signs of daily life, the drawings reverberate with the liveliness of Greek history.

The colorless quietude in Sakelaris' scenes is open-ended, inviting viewers to imagine the vibrant colors and activity that shaped them. The extreme detail with which Sakelaris draws captures the nuances of Mediterranean landscape while also imbuing it with a nostalgic splendor. Born in Asbury Park, Sakelaris lives and works in Long Branch, New Jersey.

Invitation to the exhibition | View the catalog page

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