Tsoclis on living painting and nfts
Acclaimed artist Costas Tsoclis came to London on March 21, 2024, at The Hellenic Centre, for the first time since 1975. You can see the video of his presentation, where he explains how he came up with the idea of the ‘Living Painting’. Conceived in 1985, Tsoclis’ ‘Living Painting’ blends static painting with dynamic illuminated projections, earning praise from critics such as Bruno Corà. This art form has evolved from animating paintings to creating interactive and digital environments, showcasing Tsoclis’ innovative spirit. Three of his most important Living Painting works, Sisyfos, Prometheus, and Oedipus, are issued by Nelum as NFTs.
Chrysanthi Koutsouraki, Director of the Costas Tsoclis Museum, gave a presentation of his life’s work, from his formative years in Athens to transformative periods in Rome, Paris and Berlin, and eventually establishing his museum in Greece – reflecting not only on the diversity but also on the unique aspects of his art. You can see below the slides of the presentation.
Spyros Galanis from Nelum gave a short introduction on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), the advantages for creators and collectors, and their impact on the art market. Finally, Irini Mirena Papadimitriou, Creative Director at FutureEverything, moderated a conversation and Q&A with Costas Tsoclis.
The last appearance made by Tsoclis in London was in 1975 at the Institute of Contemporary Arts Exhibition: Eight Attitudes, Eight Greeks, with participating artists: Stephen Antonakos, Vlassis Caniaris, Chryssa, Jannis Kounellis, Pavlos, Lucas Samaras, Takis, Costas Tsoclis.
You can buy Sisyfos and Prometheus NFTs at our shop, using Euros. Before checking out, you need to create a digital address or choose custody by Nelum. For more information, check our How to Buy page.
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