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Contact, by Ilias Kotsiras, 1989

Contact

Ilias Kotsiras

1989

From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts

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Overview

Contact is a 1989 by Ilias Kotsiras, held at Athens School of Fine Arts.

Who painted this?
Ilias Kotsiras
When & what style?
1989
Where can I see it?
Athens School of Fine Arts

About this work

This drawing shows a simple black-and-white scene. A tall, pointy building sits in the middle, with two stick-figure people standing on either side. The ground looks rough, like rocks or a fence. Above, there are small shapes that could be birds or clouds, and a few stars scattered around. The artist used thick, uneven lines to make everything look rough and quick. The people and building are very basic, almost like a child’s sketch. If you like this style, check out Ilias Kotsiras.

About the artist

Artist

Ilias Kotsiras

Greek artist Ilias Kotsiras made bold, graphic prints in the late 1980s. Two of his prints here come from 1989: In the groove of my house and Contact, both sharp, rhythmic compositions that play with texture and…

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