Monika Veriopoulos
Monika Veriopoulos was born in Athens and moved to London where she studied fine art at the City and Guilds of London Art School (1979-1983). It was here that she met the artist Michael Buhler who was one of the most valuable tutors to her and who later became her husband. She now lives and works in London and has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions in the UK and in Greece. Human shadows are a predominant theme in her work, about which she has written the following:
“In Greece where I grew up, one is always very conscious of the world of shadows. They become part of life, following one, ahead of one, undulating over the terrain, merging with other shadow shapes to form confusing patterns across the different surfaces. Although clearly defined they remain fleeting and translucent. The presence of figures in the landscape and their relationship to it is suggested through these forms that have no material substance of their own.”
Gallery
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Burning Shadows – 2015 – 54×76
On the threshold, 2012, charcoal, 89 x 63 cm
On the threshold – 2012 – charcoal – 89 x 63 cm
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On the sand – 2015 – oil on board – 41 x 31 cm
The Wall, 2009, charcoal, 49 x 70 cm
The Wall – 2009 – charcoal – 49 x 70 cm
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Going back – Charcoal – 38×28
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Leaning shadow – Charcoal ll – 38×28