Kimon Kirligitsis
collage - schilderen - strips/cartoons - tekenen
In my artistic practice, I intentionally embrace diversity, exploring a range of themes and styles. Each topic I choose significantly differs, influencing the techniques and genres I employ. The consistent central point in my compositions is the human form, serving as a channel for distinct complexities that characterize individuals. These intricacies manifest as personal reflections, perspectives on the world, and subjective explorations of enduring philosophical questions, all depicted on canvas.
To deepen my understanding of artistic motivations, I delve into art history and visual languages. My works often incorporate famous images and themes from paintings, emphasizing Christian symbolism. This inclusion reflects both my intrinsic interest in the human condition and the enduring significance of such images in art history.
During the recent global pandemic, I undertook an apprenticeship under an abbess in a northern Greek monastery. A master in Byzantine iconography and mosaic, she passed on technical lessons essential for my wor