Kalliopi Lemos: A Tide of Roses : New Insights Series

Sculptor, painter, and installation artist Kalliopi Lemos creates artworks that explore complex  sociological and political narratives. The artist has a persistent interest in the ramifications of  today’s neo-capitalist and political powers, with a critical area of concern being human rights within  patriarchal societies. In many of her works, Lemos references familiar stories, often where women are  “keepers” of cherished memories and stories passed down through the generations. Shared memories  are a precious inheritance, assuming acute importance during the transition from one significant life  stage to another: from youth to maturity. Kalliopi Lemos’s work decisively intends to open a visual  sphere of knowledge, perception, and awareness into this reality. 

Lemos is Greek-born and London-based. She studied the art of Ikebana for 15 years, and attended  The Byam Shaw School of Art, University of the Arts London, Central Saint Martins, where she  also pursued post-graduate studies. Lemos’ work is in the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum,  London, UK; Borusan Collection, Istanbul, Turkey; Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete, Greece;  British Museum, London, UK; among others. Public art placements include Yorkshire Sculpture  Park, Yorkshire, UK; New Bond Street, London, UK; Golden Square, Soho, London, UK; Sculpture  International Rotterdam, Netherlands; Greenwich O2 public art installation, UK; DIFC, Dubai; Palais  de la Porte Dorée, Paris; Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Nantes and more.