Varlas Ioannis

Greek artist Varlas Ioannis focused on quick, raw outdoor sketches and a few sculptural heads in metal. His 1964 “Outdoor study” and 1966 “Outdoor study” are pencil-on-paper jottings that catch light and shadow in a few swift strokes. A 1966 “Head” in hammered metal carries that same economy, reducing features to a few decisive planes. All four works look like moments snatched between other tasks, yet they hold their own quiet authority. See how the 1966 drawing pushes the same scene even further.