Menelaos Katafygiotis
ΜΕΝΕΛΑΟΣ ΚΑΤΑΦΥΓΙΩΤΗΣ (1926-1997)
An internationally recognized painter and sculptor, Katafigiotis presented his work in a strongly distinguished rhythmic and expressive perceptive with a unique aptitude of artistic quality. From the mystical dynamics, fantasy, and pristine nature of the compositions, and also the dexterity in using and giving form to the raw material, Katafigiotis' works offer complete conjectural enjoyment. From his life experiences, early reminiscence of the spreading of the Thessalian Valley, and from reverberations of prehistoric times, certain elements dominate, transformed from their original shape, replacing the old world with a new one, one which is both contemporary and problematic.
He was born in Trikala, located in the province of Thessalia, Greece in 1926. He graduated from the School of Fine Arts of Athens in 1954. In 1961 he left for South America with his wife Gela. He first exhibited in Buenos Aires followed by other exhibits in Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paolo. In 1962 he went to New York, collaborated with various art galleries, and resided there until his death. He received accolades at Moscow's International Art Exhibit in 1957 and from the Washington School of Arts (U.S.A). Katafigiotis also exhibited at the International New York Art Expo in 1983. A series of individual exhibits took place in cities including New York, Boston, Washington DC, Montreal, Athens, and Thessaloniki.
Menelaos Katafigiotis elaborated on techniques concerning the sculpturing of busts of heroes displayed in public places in Thessalia. In addition, he sculpted the busts of Hippocrates, now displayed at the Medical School at the University of Richmond, Virginia, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the United States.
Katafigiotis' work has been published in a one-hundred page volume entitled "Menelaos Katafigiotis - Paintings and Drawings" The book has been cited many times by the American press.
He was born in Trikala, located in the province of Thessalia, Greece in 1926. He graduated from the School of Fine Arts of Athens in 1954. In 1961 he left for South America with his wife Gela. He first exhibited in Buenos Aires followed by other exhibits in Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paolo. In 1962 he went to New York, collaborated with various art galleries, and resided there until his death. He received accolades at Moscow's International Art Exhibit in 1957 and from the Washington School of Arts (U.S.A). Katafigiotis also exhibited at the International New York Art Expo in 1983. A series of individual exhibits took place in cities including New York, Boston, Washington DC, Montreal, Athens, and Thessaloniki.
Menelaos Katafigiotis elaborated on techniques concerning the sculpturing of busts of heroes displayed in public places in Thessalia. In addition, he sculpted the busts of Hippocrates, now displayed at the Medical School at the University of Richmond, Virginia, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the United States.
Katafigiotis' work has been published in a one-hundred page volume entitled "Menelaos Katafigiotis - Paintings and Drawings" The book has been cited many times by the American press.
His works have been displayed in many museums in Greece and the U.S.A. including The Bergen Museum (New Jersey, U.S.A.), Athens National Gallery (Athens, Greece), Vorres Museum (Athens, Greece), Katsigras Museum (Larisa, Greece), Averof Museum (Metsovo, Greece), Menelaos Katafigiotis Museum. A permanent collection of 20 paintings in Trikala, Greece, Trikala Town Hall (2 very large wall murals; Trikala, Greece), as well as in many private collections.
Solo Exhibitions include: Athens Panhellenic 1955, 1957; Moscow International 1957; Vienna International 1959; Buenos Aires Gallery Little 1962; Rio de Janeiro Museum and Gread Gallery 1962; Sao Paulo Gallery Little 1962; Belo Orizonte Culture Club 1962; New York City Hilton Gallery 1975, 1976; Port Washington N.Y. Club 1975; Athens New Forms Gallery 1975; Montreal Gallery Martal 1977, 1978; New Jersey Jerry Galleries 1978; Athens Kennedy Hall 1980, 1982; Thessaloniki Gallery Kohlias 1980; Boston Cultural Center 1980; Thessaloniki, Larisa, Trikala 1982; New York City International Art EXPO 1983; Newport, R.I. Marvin Gallery 1983; Montreal Fine Arts Gallery 1985; Athens Argo Gallery 1986; Washington D.C. Zygos Gallery 1987; New York City Kouros Gallery 1989; New Jersey Bergen Museum (with Vorres Collection) 1990; New York City Consulate General of Greece Gallery 1992; Athens Vorres Museum 1994
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