Cyprus Mail 8 September 2023 - by Eleni Philippou
September is here and along with it comes a new agenda of events. Making a big comeback after a brief summer break is the local art scene as a handful of art exhibitions open this month around the country.
MADONNAS
Psifida Art Gallery, Paphos
8 September-3 October Tu-Fri 11am-1.30pm, Sat 12-4pm, Sun 2.30pm-4.30pm
Opening on Friday in Paphos is Marina Tziara’s exhibition titled Madonnas which will feature a series of paintings inspired by women. The month-long exhibition, ending on October 3, talks about motherhood, the stories of women and the different ways of becoming a mother. Tziara’s paintings converse with the poetry of Sylvia Plath, Alejandra Pizarnik, Louise Glück, Holly McNish, and the ´Hopscotch’ of Julio Cortazar.
Madonnas. September 8-October 3. Psifida Art Gallery, Paphos. Tuesday-Friday: 11am-1.30pm. Saturday: 12pm-4pm. Sunday: 2.30pm-4.30pm. Tel: 26-442111
FORMY
Exhibit8 Gallery, Limassol
8-30 September - Mon-Sat 10am-1pm, 4pm-11pm
Also opening on Friday is Marta Skhedi’s exhibition Formy in Limassol. The Polish artist will present a solo show blending nature and abstract forms. Hosted at Exhibit8 Gallery, her pieces will include the artist’s latest artworks, limited edition giclée prints, mixed media paintings and a video installation.
Formy. Art exhibition by Polish artist Marta Skhedi. Until September 30. Exhibit8 Gallery, Limassol. Monday-Saturday: 10am-1pm and 4pm-11pm. gallery@exhibit8.com.cy. Tel: 25-212171
MOVEMENT OF THE AIR
Blue Iris Art Gallery, Paphos
23 September-7 October - Mon/Tue 10am-1pm, 3pm-6pm, Wed to Sat 10am-1pm
Opening in late September at the Blue Iris Art Gallery is Constantinos Ptochopoulos’ The Movement of the Air. Running from September 23 to October 7, the exhibition highlights the interaction between the power of the air and the human figure through the lens of painting.
The Movement of the Air. Painting exhibition by Constantinos Ptochopoulos. September 23-October 7. Blue Iris Art Gallery, Paphos. Opening night: 7.30pm. Monday – Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 3pm 6pm. Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-1pm. Tel: 99-310893
