{"product_id":"constantinos-papadoukas-segregation-i","title":"Constantinos Papadoukas - Segregation I","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantinos Papadoukas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e sterling silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm x 23mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs Aristoteles states, only a beast or a god can be delighted to live in solitude. Sacred Spaces is a series of sculpture – jewelry that was galvanized during the COVID-19 quarantine. However, the tranquil arches inspired from various religious temples and repetitive custodial rails explore further notions.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe enforced isolation has forced us to an introspection, one that came unexpectedly and without perhaps the required emotional provisions to encounter, are we thus eager to escape from seclusion or an inner aloneness.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNiche has added or in a way contrasted Aristoteles’s statement that a philosopher or a person of spirituality, can only through isolation reach enlightenment, enhancing the aspect of contemplation. It is within these two states - contradictions that Sacred Spaces emerge, creating a sense of welcome and confinement at the same time, direction and senses entangled, fragile bodies yet unassailable.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurrently residing in Athens, Greece and having studied Fine Art – sculpture, I have always been intrigued by the metaphors of the Arts. As an educator I aim to provoke students into expressing their inner feelings and proceedings through their work.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a result throughout my career as an artist I have tried to find ways to communicate notions and states that are evident but neglected in our modern, fast paced societies. These are diverse, varying from the destruction of the environment to the dehumanization of the self. In the early works this was mainly achieved through large scale metal and wood sculptures, spaces the viewer was a part of.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver time the scale has been reduced, the concepts distilled to finer ideas, intimate pieces that can be worn, convey their message through their symbolism. Tactility is also of importance as is the juxtaposition of materials, exploration through wearing, animating the inanimate. The viewer becoming a part of the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis ring ships from outside of the United States and delivery may take up to 2 weeks. There is a $20 international shipping fee for this ring. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J6pLzsY47xI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2021, an online exhibition and competition. Shop the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and learn more \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battle of the Rings 2021","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51383108829431,"sku":"igd1792653987410","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/3900\/7735\/files\/constantinos-papadoukas---segregation-i_1.jpg?v=1792653993","url":"https:\/\/gemstonewear.shop\/products\/constantinos-papadoukas-segregation-i","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}