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Conquer your fears or they will conquer you Painting

Nikos Mantziaris

Denmark

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 39.4 W x 86.6 H x 0.8 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Explanation: This piece was made to show a man who never conquered his fears. This big human figure you see in the painting is a man who never managed to control his fears. As you will see he has a slave collar on his neck and from this slave collar his fears are hanging. These weird figures , left and right from the main character, ranging in size from small to considerably big , represent our fears and inner demons .When we control our fears they are supposed to disappear or at least not bother us. But when we don’t, our fears grow bigger and become uncontrollable. In this case (this painting), you see this man who obviously hasn’t conquered his fears and as a result he is being conquered and controlled by them. Actually he is made to look like a skeleton figure to resemble someone being exhausted from life (as life becomes very tiring when being in such a condition of not having control of your life and being driven by fears and obsessions).Finally this human figure has his hands on the air to resemble someone clapping his hand ironically. In the meaning of showing ironically how dissatisfied he is from his life. Clapping hands and saying something like: Well done life, you fucked me big time.. Few words: We all have fears. Even the fools and the ignorant. They surround us; we grow with them and learn to live by their side. Few of them are invisible, some can be seen and some are really big and obvious. If you can seek and find them, accept them and then fight them, fight them hard, really hard, really really hard and a little bit more, most will disappear. But few will still stay there, next to you, but harmless, like a cigarette per month. But if you don’t, they will grow big time. They will conquer you, they will slave you, and they will have you working all day and all night long to feed them. You will be walking like a zombie, with a slave collar on your neck and you’ll be clapping your hands ironically for your best performance on this live life show. Beware of your fears, conquer them or they will conquer you. Technical specifications: Dimensions: 220cm x 100cm Year of creation: 2017 Medium: plastic and acrylic colors on canvas. Acrylic coating protection for UV light has been applied. The signature label on the certification box is a dental amalgam inlay in wood Certification documents are printed out in Hahnemühle fine art paper 100% cotton 310gsm and wax sealed. Custom handmade leather case for authentication documents.

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Painting:

Acrylic on Canvas

Original:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

39.4 W x 86.6 H x 0.8 D in

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ARTIST STATEMENT: When I begin a new work of art, I am at peace. My ideas are not so much premeditated but rather led within each moment. I will think on a subject that is important to me for some time but it is within the moment of creation that the idea truly unfolds into something bigger. As a commentary on critical social issues, my work is intended to invoke conversation and a deeper exploration of their very existence and their ongoing effects on the world around us. These topics may include mental health, warfare, food & health, immigration, drug addiction or environmental destruction. I may also reflect on topics such as love, music and the struggles of life and transitions. My work examines the intricate details of each issue and the cyclical, hypocritical nature of our society at large. Each piece is very specific and has an expanded meaning and a deeper message. Every detail you see adds to that overall message. My belief is that you can like something that looks beautiful but you can only love something that means something deeper to you and emotionally touches you. It is at this moment when the artist and the viewer can walk through the same thought patterns. When I am deciding on a piece and the materials to use, it is serendipitous and is connected only to the moment of creation. I believe that each technique and each material has a right place and a right time and each one becomes the bridge that allows me to express my thoughts in a unique and creative way.

Artist Recognition
Showed at the The Other Art Fair

Handpicked to show at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art in London

Artist featured in a collection

Artist featured by Saatchi Art in a collection

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