Our good friend Giorgos Koutroubakis, is showing some of his work here in Chania at the 'Teloneio', the old customs house at the harbour until March 31.
Giorgos works stone in such a beautiful way, combining old techniques, ultra modern ideas and exquisite fine details, combinations of natural pieces and carvings...
Here some of the photos I took at his exhibition.. The one above is one of my favorite pieces, even though its hard for me to say, which one is my favorite.. they all have a beauty of their own..
This is an example of the way Giorgos can combine materials in a single sculpture.. mountain crystal, and soft stone to carve details...
Or simply, or not so simply.. natural formations of stone which inspire him to create images..
Natural formations of stone which just ask to express themselves...
Like this one as well, angelic...
However, also fine works of sculpture, chiselled to perfection...
And working with light as well.. as in this piece called orchid...
Here you see Babis to the left, Giorgos to the right.. at the exhibition yesterday, and seated on the bench they made together.. Idea and stonework by Giorgos, woodwork partly by Babis.. Have a good look at this bench..Sitting there invites for communication, the handrests are formed like hands, sitting here, you are holding hands. In the background part of Giorgos' sculpture... Africa
For much better pictures of his art see http://www.perissios.com/text/enstict1.htm this link should lead you straight to the pictures...
We went to this exhibition today thanx to your recommendation. It was truly inspiring. We loved his work and had a brief chat with Giorgos. We would love havs ome of his work around the lavender plantation but do not, sadly, think we could afford it. A genuine talent on show and the space is so calm that I just sat there for a long while taking it all in.
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