Dimitris Mytaras was a Greek artist who is considered one of the important Greek painters of the 20th century. His work was mainly inspired by the human figure, and a combination of naturalism and expressionism. Mytaras studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts (1953 – 1957), under Yiannis Moralis. He had been professor at …
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Yearly Archives: 2017
Woman In The Mirror
The North Wind + The Sun
The North Wind + The Sun A Fable of Aesop The North Wind and the Sun had a quarrel about which of them was the stronger. While they were disputing with much heat and bluster, a Traveler passed along the road wrapped in a cloak. ‘Let us agree,’ said the Sun, ‘that he is the …
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INOMO : Eternal forms
INOMO‘s Modern Takes collection designed by George Drakakis is inspired by monumental shapes that defined beauty and form. Three pieces, ‘Nike; the Winged Victory’, ‘Fragments’ and ‘Trojan Horse’ have been designed along minimal lines to accommodate modern indoor and outdoor living. Sourcing inspiration from ancient Greek archetypical forms and concepts, George Drakakis deployed advanced GRP …
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Olympic Unity | Moodboard
The moodboard draws inspiration from the Olympic Circles to define the rings’ connection to each other to embody a unified world, with each ring representing one of the five continents. The rings also reflect a world bonded together by the goals of Olympism, a set of values highlighted in the Olympic Games. Olympism encourages the …
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Croquis by Qupa : architecture in jewellery
Croquis by Qupa jewellery line is inspired by architectural plans of famous monuments, museums and other landmarks in Greece and all over the world. For the first time, architectural plans are imprinted on precious metals at such a small scale, while maintaining their proportions and identity. In this way the value of each piece is …
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Ruho Design : present remnants
Ruho’s journey begins with objects discarded and presumably at the end of their life cycle. What is otherwise conceived as a final stage of a furniture, object or space is perceived by Ruho as a chance for a new beginning and a new design. Ruho is a multi-disciplinary design studio based in Brooklyn founded in …
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FALF : minimal Virtue
FALF Minimal Chic philosophy is structured on the pillar that all forms of art are connected to each other and function as one; colours, shapes, motion, music. The designer does not want to be confined to a superficial, outward and apparent expression of Greekness. Her aspiration is to approach different artistic movements as if it …
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Bord de l’eau : Design factory
Bord de l’eau is a design studio, specializing in hand-made, premium-quality jewelry, furniture, and renovation services. The brand’s inspiration comes from the contrast between the natural and the industrial. The design philosophy attempts to recreate that contrast, which is reflected on both the materials used and the colors applied. Bord de l’eau combines unique design …
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Maria Sigma : handcrafted Heirloom
Inspired by the vivid colours of Greek nature and exceptional trousseaux -proikia- pieces of greek heritage, with a passion for re-inter-preting traditional craft techniques in a lively and contemporary way, Maria Sigma aims to create sustainable and Zero Waste textiles by using exclusively natural fibers. By emphasising on materials and texture, and removing any superfluous …
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Digitaria : Tramontane purity
Tramontane is a classical name for a northern wind. it can also refer to anything seen as foreign, strange, or even barbarous. With Tramontane collection, Digitaria explores the serenity and purity of the human body and how these conditions are shaped, activated or disconnected, when attired. Clean, minimal and structured forms creating an architectural weight. …
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