Erotic 

Yiannis Moralis made this painting, titled 'Erotic,' using the traditional material of oil paint on canvas. What is most striking about this work is the interplay between hard-edged abstraction and a feeling of figuration. Moralis has simplified the bodies to a composition of geometric shapes. The artist has carefully applied the paint to create a smooth, even surface, with colors confined to these well-defined areas. The process involved a careful layering of paint to achieve the desired opacity and color depth. These hard edges and flat expanses of color recall commercial art and printmaking, as much as the history of painting. In looking at this work, consider how these materials and processes contribute to its aesthetic and meaning. Moralis’s approach challenges the traditional hierarchy between fine art and more commercial forms of image-making. It is a powerful reminder of the potential for dialogue between different creative practices.