Artwork
Κοινοί Τόποι ΙV
Κοινοί Τόποι ΙV is a drawing by Ioannis Belimpasakis. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
This drawing shows loose lines and odd shapes floating in gray space. It looks like pieces of something broken up. There’s no clear scene—just bits that don’t connect.
The artist took a famous 1816 shipwreck and pulled it apart. Instead of waves and bodies, you get sharp edges and empty gaps. It feels like a world that’s lost its hold.
Check out another work by Belimpasakis, Ioannis (1978).
Overview
Κοινοί Τόποι ΙV (Common Places IV) is a visual deconstruction by Ioannis Belimpasakis, inspired by Jean-Louis-Theodore Gericault's 'The Raft of the Medusa'. The work fragments the original's composition, reflecting a destabilized world.
Subject & Meaning
The piece symbolizes a world devoid of stability, values, and reference points, amplifying inequalities, insecurity, and the fear of violence. It also alludes to the contemporary issue of tragic migration flows in the Mediterranean.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose lines, odd shapes, and a predominantly gray palette, the drawing features disjointed elements in empty space. This aesthetic creates a sense of disconnection and instability.
History & Provenance
Inspired by a 19th-century artwork, 'Κοινοί Τόποι ΙV' is part of Belimpasakis' 'Common Places' series, with the artist's technical skill evident in the interplay of forms, textures, and colors.
Context
Created by Ioannis Belimpasakis (b. 1978), this work exists within the broader context of contemporary art addressing social and political upheaval, particularly in the Mediterranean region.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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