Greek painter incorporates Korean themes in her works
Greek painter Angeliki Angelidis talks about her love for art and Korean culture and how the two come together in her upcoming exhibition “… And Then There Was Light.”
How did art come into your life?
I had a very demanding job. The stress and responsibilities were always enormous. After a few years, I decided to transfer much of my effort to what I really wanted to do: paint.
How did you grow interested in Korea?
At an art history class, I was entranced by works from the Far East. I began to be drawn to Asian culture and my study took me to India and China and eventually Korea.
Share a special moment of your creation process.
I began with the days of the week, four elements of nature and aphorisms of Korea. Spontaneously, I used the beautiful and vibrant colors found in the legacy of Korea’s dynasties, flags and palaces…
Read the entire interview here (english website): korea.net