NEW YORK – A public sculpture created by distinguished Greek-American sculptor George Petrides has been featured in a new documentary.
The noted sculptor George Petrides has had his work featured in a documentary titled ‘Smyrna to New York in 100 Years’.
The documentary traces four generations of the artist’s family – from his grandmother’s 1922 flight from Smyrna to his daughter’s forward gaze a century later – blending clay, code, and bronze so refugee memory, faith, and hope live in the street.
Petrides, who lives and works in both New York City and Athens, is known for creating a diverse range of public sculptures, including both figurative and abstract pieces, ranging in size from handheld to large public works.
He currently has more than 25 works permanently installed in over seven countries worldwide, with more commissions on the way.
Born in Athens in 1964, Petrides is deeply influenced by ancient Greek sculpture and the works inspired by it, from Roman adaptations to Renaissance masters such as Donatello and Michelangelo, through to modern innovators like Rodin and Maillol, and contemporary sculptors influenced by this tradition.
He describes his creative process as one that is distinctive, synthesizing classical and Renaissance precedents with advanced technologies, adapted to his artistic goals.
According to his website, he describes his work involving the creation of monumental outdoor installations, large-scale indoor works for civic and institutional settings, and the innovative traveling exhibition ‘Hellenic Heads’ – a series of six over-life-size busts reimagining Greek history and culture through the lens of his own family.
Petrides’ traveling exhibition Hellenic Heads is currently on display in Constantinople, which marks its seventh venue since the start of its tour. It was on display until October 31.
The Hellenic Heads will then move to Paris where it will open on December 4.
