Artwork
Ιεριχώ
Ιεριχώ is a drawing by Christos Caras. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Christos Caras adopted a new approach to his art in the mid-1970s, which he described as "space poetry".
The title of this drawing is Ιεριχώ, created by Christos Caras in 1977.
Christos Caras adopted a new approach to his art in the mid-1970s, which he described as "space poetry". This approach combined fantasy and surrealism with real-world images and technology references. He used specific shapes like tubular shapes and ellipses in his works.
You can learn more about this style by looking up the artist, Caras, Christos (1930-2023).
Overview
Ιεριχώ (Jericho), created by Christos Caras in 1977, exemplifies the artist's shift towards 'space poetry' in the mid-1970s, blending surrealism, fantasy, and technological elements within dreamlike landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The piece symbolically depicts the ruins of the biblical city of Jericho set against a space-themed backdrop, leveraging its title to underscore the work's symbolic depth.
Technique & Style
Characterized by abstract, floating forms (tubular shapes, ellipses, curved planes) and a balanced palette of bright, pure colors with warm and cool tonal shifts, emphasizing the composition's plasticity.
History & Provenance
Part of the Museum of Contemporary Art's collection, 'Ιεριχώ' is a hallmark of Caras' 1970s oeuvre, reflecting his described 'space poetry' period.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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