{"id":12059,"date":"2024-05-16T17:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=12059"},"modified":"2024-05-16T17:00:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T14:00:30","slug":"fikos-me-and-my-monkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=12059","title":{"rendered":"FIKOS: Me and My Monkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Edit Gallery is pleased to welcome Fikos for his second solo exhibition at the gallery titled \u201cMe and My Monkey\u201d.<br \/>\nThis fascinating exhibition opens on May 24th and will run until June 22nd, inviting art enthusiasts on a captivating journey into the depths of the human soul.<br \/>Fikos, a pioneer Greek visual artist renowned for his unique style of painting, which has been established as \u201cContemporary Byzantine Painting\u201d, presents a collection of works that seamlessly blend elements of Byzantine art, graffiti aesthetics, and contemporary expressionism.<br \/>\nInspired by the eponymous song by Robbie Williams, \u201cMe and My Monkey\u201d, the artist explores the ongoing struggle between modern social norms and primal instincts, attempting to pinpoint where the modern man clashes with what he calls the \u201clittle monkey\u201d\u2014the part of the brain that has not fully adapted to contemporary, often unnatural ways of life.<br \/>\nThrough a series of impressive artworks, he presents a zoological garden of hybrid creatures originating from imagination, nature, and the animal kingdom. Each creature symbolizes different aspects of our innate desires and instincts. In this almost allegorical manner, the artist speaks about the evolution of consciousness, from our prehistoric roots to the creation of modern civilization, inviting us to delve into the complexity of human existence.<br \/>\nAs a product of genuine philosophical reflection, the exhibition ultimately poses a crucial question: How do we manage our \u201clittle monkey\u201d and to what extent can we separate ourselves from it? Fikos suggests that the sincere answer can be found in the lyrics of Robbie Williams\u2019 song: \u201cCouldn\u2019t help but notice this Mexican just staring at me. Or was it my monkey? I couldn\u2019t be sure\u201d. This uncertainty and confusion capture the constant struggle of humans with their primitive instincts, offering a profound and contemplative view of human psychology.<br \/>\n<strong>About the artist<\/strong><br \/>\nFikos, born in Athens, Greece in 1987, embarked on his artistic journey at the turn of the millennium. Simultaneously delving into graffiti artistry and studying Byzantine painting under the esteemed guidance of George Kordis, a luminary in the revival of iconography, Fikos honed his craft through their collaboration, extending their artistic reach to create murals in Orthodox churches worldwide.<br \/>\nTransitioning seamlessly from street art to monumental murals, Fikos\u2019s prowess culminated in his renowned masterpiece \u201cEarth and Sky\u201d in Kyiv, Ukraine\u2014a towering 46-meter testament to Byzantine art\u2019s modern resurgence, setting records as the world\u2019s largest Byzantine mural and the tallest Greek artwork since antiquity.<br \/>\nDrawing inspiration from various artistic traditions such as ancient Egyptian art and modernism, Fikos\u2019s oeuvre is a captivating fusion of diverse influences, predominantly expressed through canvases and large-scale murals spanning the globe.<br \/>\nWith an extensive portfolio, Fikos has made an indelible mark, participating in exhibitions and festivals worldwide, garnering acclaim for his unique \u201cContemporary Byzantine Painting\u201d style, which continues to captivate and inspire audiences globally.<br \/>\n<strong>Opening in the presence of the artist<\/strong>: Friday, 24 May 2024 | 18:30 \u2013 21:30<br \/>\n<strong>Exhibition Duration:<\/strong> 24 May \u2013 22 June 2024<br \/>\n<strong>The Edit Gallery<\/strong> 1 Agias Zonis str., 23 Nicolaou Pentadromos Centre, 3026, Limassol, Cyprus<br \/>\n<strong>Working Hours<\/strong>: Tuesday \u2013 Friday, 15:00 \u2013 19:00<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Saturday, 10:00 \u2013 13:00hybrid creatures. human soul, contemporary Byzantine painting, primal instincts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fikos is hosting his second solo exhibition at The Edit Gallery titled &#8220;Me and My Monkey&#8221; from May 24th to June 22nd. 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