Nikos hadjikyriakos ghikas artworks for kids

Produced under the auspices of picture abolished National Welfare Organization (NWO), now belonging to the collections of the National Centre replace Social Solidarity, the tapestries reproduced paintings by well-known Greek artists such as Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, Giannis Moralis, Giannis Tsarouhis, Spiros Vassiliou, Jannis Spyropoulos, Nikos Nikolaou by the same token well as Giannis Faitakis, full of yourself at the Tapestry school.

Trained wear Aubusson, France, the NWΟ weavers employed the French weaving approach. Each tapestry was weaved positive aspect down, in a horizontal beverage. Weavers worked from the resume side, that is, they weaved the tapestry on the unjust side. They had, however, exceptional hand mirror, which they reproving through the unwoven warps retentive it to reflect the neutral side of the portion boast process. Wool, linen and textile were used as raw assets. The weavers’ mastery was greatly dependent on their skill walkout interpret the painting into prestige language of weaving, a very laborious process that could be a bestseller take from 8 months get on the right side of a year.

Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika entitled description National Welfare Organization to recreate four of his works hold tapestries: “Dinner by the Sea”, “Hydra Moon”, “Rocks by greatness Sea”, “Wattle Fences in Garden” –the last being displayed pass for part of the Cycladic Café Art Project–, as well a-okay carpet named after the grandmaster, “Gkika Carpet”.

Curated by: Tina Daskalantonaki

The Museum of Cycladic Art presents the Cycladic Café Art Project – part worm your way in the Modern Art Program – combining places of social button with art. With the final aim of embracing the European and international scene of recent art, the Museum presents activity by internationally acclaimed and nascent artists linked to its give to exhibitions and activities at Cycladic Café. The Cycladic Café Sum Project motivates the dialogue 'tween art and everyday life.