HOPE
The Breeder x Vezené
February 20, 2017–April 30, 2017Vezené, Athens
THE BREEDER launches a series of interventions at the VEZENÉ restaurant.
The BREEDER X VEZENÉ collaboration opens on February 20 with a site-specific installation by street artist HOPE, who created a series of large-scale collages that combine images and elements from various ancient cultures and are structured in thematic compositions. “My goal is to create a dual environment. Disconnect objects from their conceptual background, creating new hybrid landscapes” -HOPE
HOPE creates collages directly on the walls of Athens. Sacred symbols of yesterday and today are united in his work, where the past talks with the present creating new systems of ideals. The rules of symmetry and perfection are violated to give birth to a new, unique reading of a world we already consider established.
HOPE (1976) lives and works in Athens. The artist’s practice is multi-faceted and in addition to collages and posters includes performances, canvas, ceramics and fanzines. Selected exhibitions include: The Earth Eaters with Panagiotis Terzis, Endless Editions, New York (2015), NOTEMPLE, The Breeder, Athens (2013), Tim does not give me time, solo exhibition at ReMap 3, organized by The Breeder Gallery (2011), Mountain / HOPE, Kunsthalle Athena (2010); Monsters in Fashion, ARRRGH!, Art Rock Festival, Saint-Brieuc, France (2015), La Gaîté lyrique, Paris (2014) and Benaki Museum, Athens (2011), Looking Forward, The Breeder, Athens (2011), PS1 / Printed Matter, New York Art Book Fair, PS1, Long Island City, NY (2012 & 2010); Thessaloniki Performance Festival, parallel program of the 3rd Thessaloniki Biennale (2011), 3 velvet days in Heaven – Athens Biennale 2009, Athens (2009).
