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Giorgos Gerontides

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Based in: Greece
Participated in: Evia Local Urban Lab

Gerontides Giorgos, a Greek Cypriot artist based in Thessaloniki, holds degree in Fine Arts as well as a Master in Art and Public Sphere of School of Visual and Applied Arts from Aristotle University. Gerontides’ work is marked for the coherence, consistency and broadness of his artistic pursuits and concerns, the intensity of his research, his focus on contemporary social issues and conditions, his openness towards experimentation and his technical prowess. His work comprises a wide variety of artistic mediums and techniques, ranging from in situ installations and videos, to participatory, interactive online projects. Concepts such as archives, art collections and museums, as well as the process of artistic creation, human intervention in nature and the educational turn, occupy a prominent position in his work.