John Kokkinos

The subject of wireless communications technology fascinated me.
I imagine the billions of daily transmissions as various shapes, sizes and speeds making a crowd of busy, mind-boggling patterns in every possible layer of global air space. Still there is clarity.

My approach to painting is complex, very similar to the subject.
I use a combination of various media (watercolor, stain, limestone, acrylic and rice paper) to give me a large range of expression with what appears as random results. The originality of this combination of media rises in spontaneous areas of rhythm and movement on a three dimensional surface.
I use alternative tools and many times I build implements in order to move the paint uniquely.
The contrast of the rice paper to the heavily built acrylics suggests the struggle between the natural and the man made worlds.

From 1973 to 1975 I studied fine arts at Central Technical School Post Secondary Special Art Program. Toronto, Ontario.
Received the Herbert L. Rous Memorial Scholarship.

Solo Exhibitions

2016
Toronto, Ontario, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre.
2015
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Chase Gallery, Halifax Archives, Crossing Paths (Two man show)
Aurora, Ontario, Aurora Cultural Centre, in.visible.maps. Curated by Stephanie Nicolo, (two man show)
2014
Midland, Ontario, Quest Art Gallery.
Montreal, Quebec, Montreal Art Centre.
Kitchener, Ontario, Rotunda Gallery. Digital Labyrinth.
2013
Toronto, Ontario, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts. Labyrinth of Air Waves.
2011
Bracebridge, Ontario, Chancery Art Gallery, Connectedness.
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, New Paintings.
2009
Toronto, Ontario, North York Central Public Library, Era to Adjust.
1989
Toronto, Ontario, Leo Kamen Gallery.
1983
Toronto, Ontario, The Elmwood Club, John Kokkinos.
1981
Toronto, Ontario, Reid Stuart Art Gallery.
1978
Toronto, Ontario, Commerce Court.
1977
Toronto, Ontario, Offices at 106 Adelaide St. W. Paintings and Sculptures.

Selected Group Exhibitions
2018
China, Dongguan,Lingnan Museum of Fine Art, EXOTICISM AND FUSION.
China, Hanguang, Nan Cun Museum, CANADA CHINA EXCHANGE.
China, Nuncun, South Village Art Tribe, CANADA CHINA EXCHANGE.
2017
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