by

Sotiris Moldovanos

09 Dec - 19 Jan 2022

Moldovanos focuses on painting, with a preference for portraiture and figurative work as subject matter. These figures, while anatomically accurate, are simplified and flattened to become outlines and silhouettes. He would often hide the figures, providing clues of its existence through the use of vibrant patterns reminiscent of op art and hard-edge abstraction.

In his recent work, Moldovanos incorporates bold flat colours with geometric patterns to create a sense of optical illusion. He plays with positive and negative spaces and blurs the lines between subject and background. The result is a surreal illusion where the viewer experiences uncertainty. This is extended with the use of realistically painted elements that are juxtaposed with the abstract patterns, offering clues to possible varied meanings.

The theme for his latest series, Sartorial, examines men’s style and fashion as experienced on social media platforms curated by digital influencers. Both posts showing personal style and sponsored posts are appropriated directly from its feed, re-worked and presented as an authentic experience. The confusion created by the abstraction and optical illusion presents a reflection of our experience when scrolling through similar feeds on our devices.

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