PLAN B. ARTIST STUDIOS

ANDREAS VAIS

During his PLAN B. artist residence Andreas explored the extraordinary nature that surrounds PLAN B. absorbing sights and recording sounds which were transformed into drawings, sound and videos pieces.

Inspiration for Andreas Vais' work comes from his love for nature, music and dance, rhythm, free improvisation and the art of different cultures. His working method may include taking long walks, observing plant and animal life, recording sounds, taking photos and videos and listening to music.

In his visual work every element that is used, either representational or abstract, is part of a universe which emerges by conjuring images from the subconscious through spontaneous hand movements - ideally in a state of deep concentration -
as well as the repetition or modulation of patterns. Experimentation and the joy of discovery are of prime importance.

Born (1965) in Athens, where he lives and works. Studied English literature at the University of Athens. He has been exhibiting since 1991. He also experiments with music creating sound pieces which converse with his painting and drawing.

Solo Exhibitions: adventure, Ersi Gallery, Athens, 2015; Strange Paradise, ArtBeat, Βrussels, 2009; Exotica, Aggelon Vima, Athens, 2009; Untitled (with Dimitris Merantzas), Tsatsis Projects/Art Forum, Thessaloniki, 2008; Spring ’00 (with Dimitris Merantzas), Cheap Art, Athens, 2000; Andreas Vais, Alexandria Gallery, Santorini, 1995; The secret life of colors (with Vassilis Vais), Pleiades Gallery, Athens,1992; Vais+Vais (with Vassilis Vais) , House of Cyprus, Athens, 1991..

Andreas Vais lives in Athens

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