Like all artists, Giorgos Gavriel expresses his love for our country, his experiences, and reflections on what is happening in Cyprus and the world through his art, in his own distinct way.

Giorgos Gavriel's work opens a new window into the artistic scene of our country. A window that only free-thinking artists, away from predefined frameworks and boundaries, can open. He states that he puts his art at the service of society, creating works that oppose injustice and encourage political participation. At the same time, he remembers the beautiful. Rather, he reminisces and leans on it as a refuge in the difficult struggle. He balances between evoking aesthetic pleasure and mobilizing against the corrupt forces of the system.

In the works of Giorgos Gavriel, there is always that spark that distinguishes the genuine from the fake, the artwork from mere representation. Through his art, he depicts the world as he sees it, as he experiences it, daring to publish his views with a biting criticism of the system. He is original, experimenting with materials, technique, and composition. At times, he critiques the system; at other times, he caresses, observes the beauty of the world, or uses irony and humor.

The exhibition will open on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 19:30. The opening will be conducted by academic Christos Chatzioannou.

Giorgos Gavriel was born in Nicosia and studied at the Surikov Academy of Fine Arts in Moscow. He graduated in 1987 with a "Master of Fine Arts" degree. From 1990 to 2008, he worked as an art teacher in Secondary Education, from 2008 to 2017 as an art inspector in Secondary Education, and from 2017 to 2024, he served as a principal in Secondary Education schools. At the same time, he has been actively involved in the artistic scene of Cyprus and abroad, with frequent solo and group exhibitions.

- In 1984, the Surikov Moscow State Art Institute, recognizing his work, organized his first solo exhibition in the Academy’s halls.

- He participated in the Beijing Biennale in 2010, 2012, 2017, and 2019.

- The National Art Museum of China purchased the artwork he presented at the 7th International Beijing Biennale.

- In 2013, he was awarded the Cyprus State Illustration Award.

- His works are featured in the Greek Language textbooks for grades A, B, and C of Gymnasium.

- He participated in the 1st and 2nd Larnaca Biennale.

- In 2019 and 2021, he participated in the International Painting Biennale in Chisinau, Moldova.

- He participated in the 2nd and 3rd International Oil Painting Biennale Dafen, Shenzhen, China.

- He has held more than 15 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions.
 

The exhibition opens on October 11 and will run until October 26, 2024.

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