Artwork
Ο αετός
Ο αετός is a photography by Takis Zerdevas. It dates from 1995 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
You see a black-and-white photo of an eagle mid-flight, its wings spread against a hazy landscape.
You see a black-and-white photo of an eagle mid-flight, its wings spread against a hazy landscape. The image is printed on a clear slide. It hangs in front of you, floating on a metal frame.
Zerdevas stacks these slides in rows. Light passes through each one, mixing the images. The empty space between slides isn’t blank, it adds layers to the view.
Look up the artist next. The door is artist: Zerdevas, Takis (1945).
Overview
"Ο αετός" (The Eagle) by Takis Zerdevas is a photographic installation from the series "The Spectator". It features a black-and-white slide of an eagle in flight, suspended on a metal structure, which interacts with light and space to create a layered visual experience.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a solitary eagle in mid-flight, set against a hazy, cloud-swept landscape. The composition focuses on the bird's movement, captured in a moment of dynamic suspension, inviting contemplation on freedom and the natural world.
Technique & Style
Zerdevas employs transparency and layering by stacking slides, allowing light to pass through and blend images. This technique deconstructs the traditional 'photographic window', creating a multidimensional effect that engages the viewer spatially.
History & Provenance
Created by Takis Zerdevas (b. 1945) as part of "The Spectator" series, the work's exact date and original exhibition context are not specified here, reflecting the artist's exploration of perception and space in the late 20th century.
Context
Part of a broader artistic movement exploring the intersection of photography, installation, and conceptual art, "Ο αετός" reflects late 20th-century innovations in medium and perception, encouraging viewers to reconsider the static nature of photography.
Legacy
While specific legacy details are not provided, the work contributes to the evolution of photographic installation art, influencing subsequent artists in their use of transparency, layering, and spatial interaction to enhance the photographic experience.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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