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72 Seconds

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 Kosmas Ballis2 Comments

The Chiaroscuro of Soul's Lament: Echoes Within the Absence of Being https://videopress.com/v/tvcZRTBY?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&playsinline=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In the enigmatic realm where temporal intricacies converge with conceptual depths, "72 Seconds" emerges as a testament to the interplay between fleeting moments and the profound existential tapestry that unfolds within them. As a sculptural embodiment of temporal fluidity, this work seeks to [...]

The Art of Changing Out A Belt

April 29, 2023April 30, 2023 Kosmas BallisLeave a comment

In the world of domestic maintenance and artistic expression, few activities are as seemingly different as putting a belt on a Kirby vacuum cleaner and crafting an intricate ceramic sculpture. One is a utilitarian task that requires precision and attention to detail, while the other is a creative endeavor that allows for experimentation and spontaneity. [...]

The Corn Monger of Yaoli

April 25, 2023April 30, 2023 Kosmas BallisLeave a comment

In the remote mountain village of Yaoli, there lived a corn monger with a sincere heart. He sold his sweet corn with calloused hands and a gentle touch that won the love of many locals. From dawn to dusk, through sun and snow, he traveled with wicker baskets in hand. With corn as his gift, [...]

Art Timelapse

April 25, 2023May 2, 2023 Kosmas Ballis6 Comments

An interpretation of Robert Frost's poem Birches It is an organic form with a dynamic and flowing structure, created using a variety of materials that lend a sense of texture and depth. The sculpture is evocative of the natural world and its cyclical nature, with a sense of growth, movement, and change. Like the birch [...]

The Last Straw

April 24, 2023April 30, 2023 Kosmas Ballis8 Comments

As I work outside on my abstract sculpture made from paper straws, I am struck by the beauty of nature surrounding me. The sunlight filtering through the leaves overhead casts dappled shadows on my work, adding depth and texture to the piece. I am fully immersed in the creative process, taking in the fresh air [...]