Opening Reception for "George Seferis' "Thrush" in Painting: An Exhibit by Artist George Kordis"

Mr. Kordis grew up in Athens and studied Theology at the Department of Theology of the University of Athens and Byzantine iconography. He continued his studies at the Theological School of “The Timios Stavros” in Boston (Master of Theology) and followed lessons in painting technique at “The School of Arts of The Museum of Boston” (1987-89). Upon returning to Athens he continued his studies in painting and engraving with his teacher Fotis Mastichiadis. He specialized in both the theology and the aesthetics of Byzantine painting. In his painting, he creates within the limits of the secular Byzantine artistic tradition. He has painted many portable icons, frescos in churches and holy places, both in Greece and abroad. In addition to his more traditional work, he has replicated in art what the great composers have done in music by deriving inspiration from the literary tradition of Greece. He has interpreted in art the works of Elytis, Papadiamantis, Kornaros, Seferis, Sarantaris, and Kavvadias to name a few. A preview of his Yale exhibit can be seen at the Program’s website at www.yale.edu/macmillan/hsp by clicking on the link “George Kordis Upcoming exhibit.” Luce Hall Common Room. 

Speaker: Luce Hall Common Room, 34 Hillhouse Avenue