Stass Paraskos Ange en
känsla inte
ett galleri
Välj en stämning och rummet svarar – ljuset svalnar eller värms, luften byter tempo, och endast de verk som bär på den känslan träder fram ur mörkret. Allt annat drar sig tillbaka in i skuggan.
Stass Paraskos
Stass Paraskos: A Cypriot Visionary Stass Paraskos (1933–2014) stands as a monumental figure in Cypriot art history, recognized for his deeply emotive paintings that grapple with themes of refuge, mythology, and the human condition. Born Stasinos Paraskos in Anaphotia, Cyprus—a village steeped in ancient traditions—his artistic journey began amidst humble beginnings but blossomed into an internationally acclaimed career marked by unwav
ering conviction and profound engagement with both Cypriot culture and modernist aesthetics. Early Life & Education: Stass’s formative years were shaped by the pastoral landscape of Cyprus, fostering a connection to nature that would permeate his artistic vision. He pursued formal education at Leeds College of Art (1956–58), where he encountered Harry Thubron and Terry Frost—influential figures who championed experimentation and en…