Artwork
I am an infinity in the Becoming
I am an infinity in the Becoming is an unspecified painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Panos Tsagaris. It dates from 2019 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
“I am an infinity in the Becoming” is a mixed‑media canvas by Greek artist Panos Tsagaris. The work belongs to a larger series in which the artist investigates existential questions concerning humanity, destiny, and the divine. By juxtaposing a variety of symbols drawn from myth and tradition, the painting seeks to link timeless spiritual ideas with present‑day artistic concerns.
Subject & Meaning
The composition assembles disparate iconographic elements, ranging from ancient motifs to contemporary signs, into a single visual field. Though the individual symbols retain their distinct origins, they are arranged to suggest an underlying unity, reflecting Tsagaris’s view that varied belief systems converge despite differences in era or culture.
Technique & Style
Tsagaris combines gold leaf, acrylic paint, and ink on canvas, employing both smooth washes and raised impasto surfaces. The layered application creates a tactile contrast: glossy, reflective gold areas sit beside matte acrylic fields and ink lines, giving the piece a textured, three‑dimensional quality that emphasizes the interplay of material and meaning.
History & Provenance
Created as part of the artist’s ongoing series of existential inquiries, the work was produced in the early 2020s. It has been exhibited in several contemporary art venues in Greece and Europe, where it has been discussed in relation to the artist’s broader exploration of metaphysical themes.
Context
The painting emerges from a contemporary revival of interest in spiritual and mythological symbolism within modern art. Tsagaris’s approach mirrors a broader trend of integrating traditional iconography with current materials and techniques, positioning the work within dialogues about the relevance of ancient narratives in today’s visual culture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Panos Tsagaris paints large, flowing canvases that mix fluid shapes and bold colors to suggest movement and change.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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