Harm Gerdes Brings Pouring Art and Greek Myths to Peres Projects Milan
Harm Gerdes, an artist originally from Darmstadt, Germany, born in 1994, is showcasing his inaugural solo exhibition in Italy at Peres Projects located in Palazzo Belgioioso, Milan. Based in Kallithea, Greece, Gerdes is known for his unique pouring technique, utilizing synthetic materials such as nylon fiber, acrylics, and heated plastic strips. After allowing the initial layer to dry, he meticulously adds details using brushes and spray cans, resulting in iridescent, three-dimensional artworks. The exhibition includes creations from 2023–2024, featuring 'Narcissus,' inspired by Greek mythology, and a half-bust portrayal of Hebe. Other notable pieces include 'Sideral Bouquet,' influenced by Escher, and 'Agape Half Way,' which mimics wood, steel, and water. The exhibition is currently displayed at Peres Projects in Milan.
Key facts
- Harm Gerdes is a German-born artist born in Darmstadt in 1994.
- He works from a studio in Kallithea, near Athens, Greece.
- His first solo exhibition in Italy is at Peres Projects in Milan, at Palazzo Belgioioso.
- He specializes in pouring art, using synthetic materials like nylon fiber supports and acrylic paints.
- He uses heated plastic strips to direct paint on the canvas, then adds details with brushes and spray cans.
- The exhibition includes works from 2023–2024.
- The entry piece 'Narcissus' references the Greek myth of Narcissus with a mirrored composition.
- Another work interprets Hebe, goddess of youth, as a half-bust portrait with vertical symmetry.
- 'Sideral Bouquet' references Escher and a bouquet of flowers.
- 'Agape Half Way' references the Greek term for universal love and Hokusai's 'The Great Wave'.
Entities
Artists
- Harm Gerdes
Institutions
- Peres Projects
Locations
- Darmstadt
- Germany
- Kallithea
- Athens
- Greece
- Milan
- Italy
- Palazzo Belgioioso