Kalliopi Lemos b. 1951
Figurines #7, 2016
Air-drying clay and Japanese paper
49 cm
19 2/8 ins
19 2/8 ins
In her experimentation with the Figurines series, Lemos focuses on the pain of the human body, expressing the fragility and sensitivity of human existence. She expands her ongoing exploration of...
In her experimentation with the Figurines series, Lemos focuses on the pain of the human body, expressing the fragility and sensitivity of human existence. She expands her ongoing exploration of bodies in unnatural positions, diverse scales and the quest for balance.
The artist uses earthy materials, like air-drying clay and mild steel as a frame and covers them with handmade Japanese paper, emphasising further the human vulnerability.
The artist uses earthy materials, like air-drying clay and mild steel as a frame and covers them with handmade Japanese paper, emphasising further the human vulnerability.
