Aphrodites

A series of digital mosaics on canvas dedicated to the goddesses of beauty.

A personal project dedicated to our goddesses of beauty.

The idea for this project was born about 3 years ago when I moved from Greece to Cyprus. According to Greek mythology, the island is the birthplace of Aphrodite and the exact place where the myth locates the goddess's rise from the sea. It is about 5 minutes from my home. The whole area of Pafos is so obsessed with Aphrodite, and I couldn't resist being influenced by the frenzy. 

Initially, this project was part of my Endless Summer one. I decided to separate them as the Endless Summer series is much more nostalgic. But it was difficult for me to distinguish my version of Aphrodite from my favorite season. For me, it's in the midst of summer, we welcome the Aphrodites. They are the small, ephemeral goddesses of the summer. My project is a hymn to female beauty and the different versions of Aphrodite. Sometimes Urania; other moments, Pandemos; sometimes erotic; other moments, innocent. Sometimes dreamy, sometimes provocative, my Aphrodite is always a mosaic of tiles from a retro icon of nature. 
The Aphrodites' tesserae (mosaic stones) include flowers, plants, and fruits, as well as fish, birds, and horses, which refer to the retro as well as the museums. The beauty of Aphrodite passes the ephemeral and enters the museum. It is borrowed from a world painted by scholars, biologists, or naturalists who are fit to depict the ideal everyday woman, bathed in the light of Cyprus, literally and symbolically. 
The Aphrodite palette is stolen from the brightest hours of the Mediterranean summer. Blue from Potima beach, Coral Bay, and Akamas, gold from the sedimentary rocks of Paphos, purple from Maratheftiko wine, and red from spring strawberries. The colors that women love, wear, and impersonate. Mental and spiritual situations. Experiences of the past and of the future.

“Like my hat?”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 197x110cm (77,6x43in)

“Summer breeze”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 147x110cm (58x43in)

“My Venus - my Medusa”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 197x110cm (77,6x43in)

“Salty watermelon”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 110x128cm (43x50,5in)

“Summer ride”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 197x110cm (77,6x43in)

“Aphrodite bouquet”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 110x110cm (43x43in)

“On my rock”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 161x110cm (63x43in)

“Last summer’s lust”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 143x110cm (56x43in)

“Marathevtiko”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 197x110cm (77,6x43in)

“Thinking of you”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 197x110cm (77,6x43in)

“Almyra”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 118x110cm (46x43in)

“Cycladic memories”
Limited edition digital mosaic on canvas 110x178,5cm (43x70in)

Standout mosaic details worth a closer look:

- Limited edition numbered fine art print, created with the exclusive authority of the artist.  
- High-quality print on canvas, produced using giclée 12 colors. 
- Available in three dimensions. 
- Custom sizes are available upon request. Please contact us for more information. 

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