I am an Other and Ithaca is Elsewhere

After a decade-long hiatus, visionary artist George Koumouros returns to the Greek art scene with his latest exhibition at Thalatta.art gallery. The works on display, created between 2018 and 2023, form an exhibition entitled I am an other and Ithaca is elsewhere, which offers a striking exploration of the contemporary social landscape, capturing the essence of a man trapped within his own constructs. Koumouros' works serve as poignant snapshots of a dystopian reality. Mixing symbolism and imagery, the artist captures the essence of a society bound by its own constructs, represented here by traffic signs dictating prescribed routes, speed limits and one-way streets - all symbols of a rigid system. The consequences of labelling and categorising individuals are highlighted by the juxtaposition of festive flags and racing banners along with remote-controlled mechanical creatures. Yet in the midst of this chaos, Koumouros hints at hope, suggesting that it is only through self-awareness and solidarity that humanity can progress.