Erotic 

Yiannis Moralis created this 'Erotic' artwork, employing the traditional medium of oil paint on canvas. See how the canvas’s woven texture subtly appears beneath the blocks of color. Moralis carefully applied the paint, building up thin layers to achieve a matte surface, rather than disguising it with a glossy finish. It's a deliberate choice, aligning this work with modernist sensibilities, where the inherent qualities of the material are celebrated. The simple forms create an intimate scene. It's easy to imagine the artist in the studio, patiently mixing and applying these colors, and making a connection to the long history of figurative painting, while at the same time bringing to the surface the materials of production. Paying attention to the materials and their cultural significance allows us to appreciate the artist's process and challenge conventional notions of what constitutes high art.