Captain Stavros Explores Adulthood and Childhood Duality in Athens
At Living Room in Athens, Captain Stavros presents 'Finding Balance,' an exhibition that explores the journey from childhood to adulthood through various objects that act as interpretive guides. The display includes animal bones, vibrant dice, slides, and miniatures, all arranged to reflect a child's playful mindset. Stavros draws a connection between the way children engage with toys and how an osteomancer interprets bones to derive meaning from the world. The exhibition captures the pivotal moment of shifting perspectives from childhood to adulthood, emphasizing the contrast between the soft and hard, as well as the carefree and serious. Stavros posits that the inner child remains within the adult, emerging during times of uncertainty or awe.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Finding Balance' by Captain Stavros
- Held at Living Room in Athens
- Features animal bones, dice, slides, and miniatures
- Explores duality of childhood and adulthood
- Objects are placed as compasses for interpretation
- Draws parallel between child's play and osteomancy
- Emphasizes that the child-self persists in adults
- Venue is Living Room, Athens
Entities
Artists
- Captain Stavros
Institutions
- Living Room
Locations
- Athens
- Greece