Opus Group Exhibition

Group exhibition of painting and ceramics at Gallery Opus in Nicosia with the artists Andri Iona, Antri Lytra, Anastasia Lambasaki Onisiforou, Christiana Charalambous and Lily Christou.

Andri Iona
Andri studied at the Camberwell University of Arts of the London Institute. After graduating she returned to Cyprus where she established her own studio in Larnaca. She is a ceramist and a painter. She draws inspiration from nature. “I wish to express birth and evolution, man and his nature, his internal and external environments”. Her work often depicts tree barks, the depths of the sea and at other times human bodies and faces. Morphing natural and human forms together is evidently what her art is all about. She has had two one man shows and has participated in many group exhibitions in Malta, Cyprus, Greece and Sicily. She is a member of the Pancyprian Association of Ceramists and the Larnaca ARTIO Cultural Group.

Antri Lytra
Antri Lytra was born in Limassol in 1979. She was taught by famous Cypriot Artists such as Fanis Sergiou and Petros Ptochopoulos. In 1997 she was accepted by the Raffaello Fine Art Academy, Urbino, Italy, for her undergraduate degree. She graduated with distinction in 2002. During her period at the academy she had the chance to study under well-known artists such as Giovanni Mundula and Salvatore Stella. At the same time she studied and experimented with photography and engraving. Some of her paintings are in public and private collections in Cyprus, Greece and other countries. Her work has been exhibited in Cyprus, Italy and Greece. “I was inspired by realism thus I began my artistic journey by drawing mainly realistic human figures. In my effort to depict my emotions through the figures in my paintings, I adopted in my style elements from modern realism to highlight the power of light and shadow. I strive to portray the psycho synthesis of human beings and simultaneously with my soul searching I create figures that can deeply touch the observer and stimulate his feelings and emotions. By searching the truth you can enjoy the journey”. She is a member of the Larnaca ARTIO Cultural Group.

Anastasia Lambaski Onisiforou
Anastasia studied ceramics and pottery in Athens. Today, she keeps her own ceramics studio in Athienou. Her work is characterized by the use of human form. She is a member of the Pancyprian Association of Ceramists and the Larnaca ARTIO Cultural Group. She has participated in many exhibitions in Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Sicily.

Christiana Charalambous
Christiana Charalambous was born in Nicosia in 1978. Her family is from Famagusta. She studied at Camberwell University of the Arts, London, UK and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Visual Arts. She keeps her own studio in Larnaca and teaches painting and ceramics. She is a member of EKATE, the Pancyprian Association of Ceramists and the Larnaca ARTIO Cultural Group. She has participated in many group exhibitions in Cyprus, Greece and Malta. Her need to explore with nature is evident in her work as is travel and mans forever journey between reality and fiction. Organic forms move with energy and force while colours tell their own story…

Lily Christou
Lily Christou was born in Larnaca. She studied at the Academy of Fine Art in Rome under the distinguished painter Gianfrango Notargiacomo where she graduated with honours. At the academy she also studied photography, printmaking and History of Art. Her passion for the arts led her to continue her studies in mosaic and vitro art and has been a professional jewelry designer since 2009. She keeps an art studio in Larnaca from where she also teaches art. She has participated in many group painting exhibitions in Italy and in Cyprus. Lily is a member of the Larnaca ARTIO Cultural Group.

The exhibition will be opened by mr. Michalis Papapetrou, Lawyer, Former Government Spokesperson, on Monday 15 April 2013 at 7.30 p.m.

Opening Hours
Monday: 17:00-20:00
Tuesday - Friday: 10:30-12:30 & 17:00-20:00
Saturday: 10:30-12:30