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Nicos
Psatharis was born and grew up in Akanthou, a village which has been
occupied by the Turkish troops since 1974. He has been working
systematically since 1983 on the research and study of Cyprus wood-carving
Art. He has been tought woodcarving by Popular Carves and distinguished
Cypriot artists. He has been endowed with talent and skill but also
determination to revive this art which was very popular at his beloved
village, Akanthou. As the mayor of Larnaca Mr G. Lycourgos, said at the
inauguration of the gallery, ''Nicos Psatharis serves the continuation of
tradition at his village''.
Mr Costas Economou,
Painter, ex Inspector of Art says the following, ''Mr Psathari's abilities and skills in wood carving gave him the possibility to create
perfect replicas of the old artefacts he was studying. When Mr Psatharis
felt that the objective of his research had been realized, he proceeded to
carve his own personal creations having as a source of inspiration natural
and social environment. These works, skillfully done, are genuine and
sincere expressions of his own world. He achieved a high standard in his
work through perseverance and hard work''.So if you want to admire some
excellent master oieces of the Cypriot Art of wood-carving, visit ''Kypriaki
Gonia'' Art Gallery.
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Ο Θεόδωρος
Παπαγιάννης καθηγητής γλυπτικής
της Ανώτατης Σχολής Καλών Τεχνών Αθηνών, αναφέρει για την
δουλεία
του Ψαθάρη..... "Ένας πολύ καλός καλλιτέχνης. Ο καλλιτέχνης
θέλει μεράκι, θέλει δόσιμο ψυχής και ο
Ψαθάρης αυτά τα βάζει στη δουλεία
του γι' αυτό τα έργα του έχουν
ευγένεια"
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