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In the groove of my house, by Ilias Kotsiras, 1989

In the groove of my house

Ilias Kotsiras

1989

From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts

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Overview

In the groove of my house 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 sketch shows a simple black-and-white scene. A small house sits on a patch of uneven ground, with a few jagged lines for bushes or trees. Above it, a handwritten word in bold letters reads "HILAS" with a wavy line after it, like a signature or title. The lines are rough and uneven, as if drawn quickly. The artist used only black ink on a light background, making the shapes stand out sharply. The handwriting and the drawing look like they were made by the same person, giving it a personal feel. If you like this style, check out more by the artist 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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