In just a few days, Limassol’s art scene will welcome a new exhibition as Cypriot artist Mary Pavlou presents her second solo ceramic art showcase. Housed at Exhibit8 Gallery from Friday until June 3, the exhibition titled Morphologies unfolds a study of the morpho-plastic capabilities of clay, composed of two distinct but connected units of artworks, ceramic teapots and sculpture.
Commenting on the exhibition, the organisers note: “Among the material traces of human cultures through the centuries, clay stands out. Old, resilient and particularly eloquent for archaeologists, clay brings to light and connects distinct parts of life. Food and drink, ritual and celebration, aesthetics and mythology. Mary Pavlou creates ceramic teapots that are usable works of art. Geometrical and animal patterns, colourful glazings and references to emblematic figures of modern art are moulded out of materials that are safe and suitable for serving and drinking tea.
“Along with them, the artist presents a unit of work called Women in the Hammam, ceramic sculptures representing female nude bodies that enjoy the bathing ritual. Traditionally, a visit to the hammam was a hygiene necessity and a religious command for purification but for women was also a moment of freedom and lively socialising. The ritual was completed with tea.”
The Limassol-based artist began working with painting and ceramics some 25 years ago and eventually, the art of clay became her main means of artistic production. Pavlou’s first solo exhibition took place in 2016 and seven years later, she returns with her second solo showcase.
Morphologies
Ceramic art exhibition by Mary Pavlou. Exhibit8 Gallery, Limassol. May 19-June 3. Opening night: 7.30pm. Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 11pm. Saturday: 12pm – 11pm. Tel: 25-212171
