The 12 Madonnas - The New Glass Icons

Wed Jun 11, 2008 to
Sun Jun 22, 2008

Time: See Description

Location

Famagusta Gate
Athina Avenue
Nicosia, Nicosia 1017

Description

One of the most exciting art events taking place this summer is 'The 12 Madonnas' exhibition by British Cypriot artist George Papadopoulos.

Inspired by the most holy representations of the Orthodox religion, architectural glass artist George Papadopoulos has created intriguing, challenging versions of the Madonna. Made from carefully controlled shattered glass, these unique canvases depict archetypal images in a wholly new and relevant way, from an electrifying neon pink Madonna to a more serene Virgin.

Papadopoulos had first been inspired to create the works featured in the exhibition during a retreat to Mount Athos some years ago. In comments to the media, he said: "It struck me, that glass was the ideal medium for conducting this search. Icons have always been seen as windows between the human and divine worlds: glass is both transparent and capable of bearing an image, a revelation and a mystery.”

Papadopoulos created the works which, he says, he hopes will "place Orthodox traditions in a modern context -see miracles in new technology, signs of God's genius in materials like fluorescent paint. The Virgin is both the Mother of God and a woman. She is eternal, but also mortal; unchanging, but capable of change."

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 20:00
Saturday and Sunday: 17:00 - 20:00