About
Dimosthenis Prodromou, a Greek visual artist, is recognized for his innovative use of collage techniques. He studied Fine Art and Moving Image at the University of East London, where he developed his distinctive approach. His art primarily involves the assemblage of various colored papers, often sourced from fashion magazines. By carefully cutting out colors, textures, and patterns, he deconstructs the original imagery to reassemble them into new compositions. These elements are arranged with precision to create depth, movement, and visual impact, particularly in his portrait works.
Prodromou’s process is both artistic and meditative, as he carefully selects, cuts, and places pieces of paper in a way that forms dynamic, almost sculptural images. His work often focuses on the human form, exploring human nature and behavior through these intricate, layered compositions. This recontextualization of everyday materials — especially from commercial sources like magazines — allows him to comment on contemporary culture while elevating collage into a sophisticated and modern artistic expression.
His drive for creating art seems to stem from both a personal exploration of mindfulness and a deeper investigation into the nature of human existence, often embedding his portraits with symbolic meaning. His art has gained international attention, with works displayed in collections across Greece, Europe, and the United States, making him a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene .
Exhibitions
2009
Invisible Connections 10-16 November 2009 Group Exhibition | The Rag Factory 16-18 Heneage Street | E1 5LJ | Spitalfields | London UK | the rag factory
Politistiko Kentro Neas Ionias Magnesias | 07 – 26 April 2009 Leoforos Stadiou & Mandilara | Nea Ionia | Greece
CONSUMERICUS | Politistiko Kentro Neas Ionias Magnesias | 13/19 Dec 2010 | Leoforos Stadiou & Mandilara | Nea Ionia | Greece
2011
Montparnasse | 01 June- 30 August 2011 Little venice | Mykonos | Greece
2014
The Affordable Art Fair, UK | 13/16 March 2014 Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ, SW11 4NJ | London | www.affordableartfair.co.uk
Recycle Art – Group Show | 26 Sep 2014 | Giorgio De Kiriko Gallery | Volos | Greece | www.doepap.gr
2015
Recycle Art – Group Show | 11 Feb 2015 | Katsigra Museum | Larisa | Greece | www.katsigrasmuseum.gr
The Art Of Living | 17 Mar 2015 | Bilbao, Spain | Group Show at ZAWP | www.zawp.org
2016
20 May -20 Sept Solo exhibition at the Elysium Hotel Mykonos, Greece
2018
Every Body Art Show-Group Show | 01 Sep 2018 | 315 West Gourley Pike | Indiana | USA | EvryBodyArt
2019
Featured at Inspirational Magazine | March 2019 | Issue 24 | https://payhip.com/b/sU4S
2022-2023
2023
Kunstbehandlung Gallery | Munich | Germany | www.kustbehandlung.com
Articles
artandartdeadlines.com (Posted 2016-06-16).-ARTIST of the DAY: Dimosthenis Prodromou-. Read more…
taxydromos.gr (Posted 2015-01-20).-Γλυπτά από εφημερίδες-. Read more…
e-thessalia.gr (Posted 2014-11-26).-Έκθεση καλλιτεχνών με τίτλο «Ρίξτε τα σκουπίδια…στην ΤΕΧΝΗ!»-. Read more…
magnesianews.gr. (Posted 2014-26-09 ). -Έκθεση καλλιτεχνών με τίτλο «Ρίξτε τα σκουπίδια…στην ΤΕΧΝΗ!»-. Read more…
Queen Magazin (Posted on 30 November 2013) ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΕΙ ΣΤΟΝ ΚΟΣΜΟ Δημοσθένης Προδρόμου: Ένας νέος Έλληνας καλλιτέχνης που μας κάνει περήφανους-. Read more…
Ozon Magazine. (Posted on December 1, 2013).- Amazing Collages Created By Dimosthenis Prodromou-. Read more…
Ταχυδρόμος Panthessalian News Portal. (Posted 2012-02-05 ). -Η τέχνη της ανακύκλωσης-. Read more…
Contact
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