κρατώ no. 7 By Marie Petridis

κρατώ no. 7 By Marie PetridisDimensions: 300x400mm Acrylic on canvas "" is a Greek word, which means to 'carry' or 'hold'. This word embodies the essence of these vessels and their foundational purpose. This work is part of an ongoing series, exploring sculptural forms in two dimensional sihlouettes. Since I was young, I have been drawn towards sculptural forms. This collection merges my appreciation for sculpture and Greek themes.

and do honest work

This is why it is essential to discipline your thoughts

Overlooking any imperfection of reality

Though we are thousands of miles away from Greece

Seeing the town not through reason

This charged word has a very rich and detailed philosophical explanation about how humans can experience a lifetime of sustained happiness

A moment of the ever flowing sea captured with black lines

This painting attempts to capture the essence of the beautiful gift God has allowed us to call “home”

my hands gripping the jagged edges as the sharp surfaces pinched the soles of my feet

If you can paint a squiggly line

A sacred documentation of our soul's perception of creation

Inspired by the crystal clear seas surrounding the Greek island of Crete