Exhibition of  the Anna Saloustrou, Basilica of St. Mark.

The work of Anna Saloustrou that is currently exhibited appears to bring the viewers along to an adventurous journey in the microcosm and macrocosm. Using Creation and Genesis as a thematic starting point, her work observes the life of the universe, seemingly “capturing” moments of it.

With a unique use of lacquer and oil markers, she composes black and white abstract forms and colorful multiform shapes, creating her own original artistic style.

The groups of colorful specs she designs are striking, and bring to mind cell molecules, elements of astrophysics, or volcanic fiery tendrils. Using automatic writing, Anna Saloustrou explores “explosive” forms and modular abstract elements. The abstract compositions, interconnected by geometric elements, seem to be joined together as continuous, integral links in a chain, sometimes resembling “hourglass” bodies or arched strings.

By asking questions about the genesis of the universe, its environment that is constantly moving and perpetually changing, and the forces and energies that act and react within it, Anna Saloustrou searches for the role of Man. She explores humans, who, as both observers and members of the universe, seek answers to questions regarding their existence through their senses. She asks her viewers: Is this illusionary or real? Specific or general? Metaphysical or natural? Visible or invisible?

Eirini K. Grigoraki, Philologist, Art Historian