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NEWS FOR 2022 

ONLINE EXHIBITION CATALOGUE

Solo show of my sculptures titled:

THE PAINTED SCULPTURE is fast approaching !

• LOCATION: Ladder Art Space, 81 Denmark St. Kew, Melbourne
• DATES: Runs from WED JUNE 15 TO SATURDAY JULY 2
• OPENING CELEBRATION: THURS JUNE 16 6.30-8.30PM To be launched by poet: Tina Giannoukos
• Gallery Hours Tuesday-Friday 12-6 pm, Saturday 11 am-6 pm, Fri & Saturday evenings by appointment

MEDIA RELEASE

The ancient Greeks painted on their sculptures, in the same way Greek-Australian artist Efrossini Chaniotis has always painted on hers. Having studied sculpture in Australia and painting in Greece, Efrossini’s practice naturally combined both. Her vibrant colour palette is reflective of growing up ‘down+under’ and her propensity for storytelling, myth and exploration of Mediterranean themes, the indelible imprint of a rich cultural heritage.

THE PAINTED SCULPTURE is an exhibition of figurative 3D works that the artist says : “Represent the meeting of Hellenism and Australianism. They are indicative of my journey through a landscape of migration, cross-cultural education, and artistic identity.  In Australia I was taught lateral-thinking, to develop concepts for my art and to experiment; to be free from the authority that tradition bares. In Greece I was taught discipline and to embrace art history and to seek beauty, which inspired me to believe in the power of art”

Showcasing 3 themes currently in Efrossini’s work : The Wishing Tree, The Fisherman and Mermaid’s Tale and the Cycladic Art inspired: The Little Mykonos Project, that explore the capacity for art to generate and tell spirited stories. All three aspire to evoke emotion and wonder to an adult audience and all three merge the colour and composition elements inherent in the painting medium with the figurative, sculptural form. 

Efrossini’s work draws from her childhood experiences of storytelling, modern art and her Hellenic background. Her artistic execution and themes are in her own admission, person centred, perhaps romantic and idealized. As a Greek-Australian and as a sculptor and painter, her work deals with bringing opposites together and, compelled to and delights in, discovering ways of creating harmony within things; a purpose ingrained as a child of immigrant parents..

Full Online Catalogue available from gallery website from June 8th

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Office Hours Tuesday-Friday 12-6 pm

Gallery Hours Tuesday-Friday 12-6 pm, Saturday 11 am-6 pm

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BIG NEWS FROM 2021

In November of last year I participated in the EQUINOX group exhibition held at Steps Gallery in Carlton

All 4 of my Randevouz at the Tavern paintings sold!!!

‘I feel a lot of gratitude to the collectors and exhibition organizers for the Sweeet’ manner in which I emerged from lockdowns!!

Early 2021 was a busy start to the year full of creative adventures for me. Bursting to share news on projects Iv been involved with:

MURALS two very large mural commissions, one bigger than the next! In FEB I did a an outdoor mural for the Imvrian club in Mentone. In early May I created an uber long LOUVRE-GALLERY style interior mural for St johns college in Preston, that consisted of 75 paintings. Both located in Melbourne, Australia. Too many details to get into here so I’ll write a blog about them in June.

COMMISSION heaven !! From mid January onwards I had a list of wonderful commissions to do. A MODERN ICON based on the Greek war of independance heroine Laskarina Bouboulina, that will eventually wind up in her museum in Greece, and 3 personal commissions for collectors in Australia.

BOOKS, great books, English translations of the full collection of ancient Greek plays, using my art on the covers, got published. George Theodoridis’ brilliant translations and editorials are recognised internationally and used widely, even in places like Harvard University.

Some great articles have also been written about the murals and the modern icon. I will soon add them to the MEDIA page and a link here too for you.

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THE BELLINGEN DAYS

SOLO EXHIBITION, Dec 2 – Jan 3 : Enter the Lush Green 

DIVE

Spending time in the valleys and coastlines of northern NSW has inspired me to continue the Fisherman & Mermaid’s Tale series; a theme that first debuted in my solo exhibition of the same name 2 years ago in Melbourne.

The mermaid is now venturing into the forest in this new show planned for December at the Federal Hotel in this idyllic town cent.

VIDEO:

All the artworks of the exhibition in a video for you to watch

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SOLO EXHIBITION, Feb 24 – April 26 : A Brush With The Blues   

The exhibition launch brought with it a near ‘sell out show’!!

+ Hosted by ARGO Fishop Artspace 318 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North, Melbourne

+ The opening celebrations were held on a warm afternoon on Sunday 24th of Feb.

+ Hosted by ARGO Fishop Artspace 318 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North, Melbourne show was opened by the multi award winning photographer Michael Teo

+ A live Greek music jam took place with friends on the day. Music as an integral part of the exhibition made the day full of joy and great energy for all who attended

+ Was nearly a sell out show with only 3 works remaining at the end of the day; The instrument maker, The band (sculpture) & Rendezvous at the tavern 2.

+ Covid 19 restrictions in Victoria started a couple of weeks after the show launched so I thank the ‘Art Angels’ that I scheduled the opening when I did..phew!

This was an exhibition of new paintings & sculptures based on the Greek Blues: A musical style forged by refugees, outsiders &rebels:

A Brush with the Blues provided an insight into the music, history and current life of Rebetika (also known as the Greek Blues), a rich cultural phenomenon full of artistry and courage, exploring values and themes still relevant today. All the art in this exhibition was inspired by this beautiful and historically rich genre of music that impacted Greece and continues to be expressed and developed, further inspiring generations beyond its borders.

I aim to update the BLOG with a video capturing the vibe on the day of the opening, by the end of June 2020. Around the same time I will be uploading more artworks from the show in: ART GALLERY and the few pieces currently available in ART FOR SALE

Exhibition Editorials:

2 ARTICLES were written about the show by Neos Kosmos publication here in Melbourne

One was written in Greek ( READ) and the other in English (READ)

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THE PAPPAS POST, a New York based online magazine did a feature on me in July:

Inside the Artist’s Studio with Effie Chaniotis

“We’re proud to share our first edition of “Inside the Artist’s Studio,” a new audio series highlighting artists who create innovative Greek-inspired works.

This episode features Effie Chaniotis (Efrossiniart) of Melbourne, Australia. Effie is a painter and sculptor who created a unique series of works incorporating stylistic elements of Byzantine iconography”

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Effie Chaniotis

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A NEW HOME FOR MY MODERN ICONS 

www.moderniconart.com

I recently launched a new website devoted to my Byzantine iconography inspired works. This brings together all my modern icons from the original series of 2000-2002 as well as any recent ones.

They needed a special home, an independent website where the stories behind the original series in particular, could be shared.

Here you can find: Modern Icons that are  for sale,  info’ about how to commission your own & the Print Shop