Opy Zouni
(Greek, 1941-2008)

"Petite Sculpture en Rouge", 1984

painted wood and mirror
signed and dated "ZOUNI 84".
h. 9-1/4", w. 8-1/4", d. 4-1/4"

Provenance: Peter Noser Galerie, Zurich, Switzerland, August 21, 1985; Estate of Thomas B. Lemann, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Notes: "When art starts to be codified and repetitive, it loses its spontaneity. In this form, art can no longer abide by the strict and specific laws of geometry. That is the constant conflict between "logos" (reason) - logic, and intuition - emotion. My methodical yet liberating approach to work completes my artistic expression. I work with coincidences, and luck, elements which nurture my imagination and lead me to new forms of expression, and ideas. I accept the element of luck, while also guiding it. In nature stratification changes and accumulates in an irregular manner and rhythm, symmetries get formed. The rhythm creates repetitions inexorably. Repetitions create symmetries. This is the process that I believe a researcher artist follows. So I discover, I stand by repetitions through shapes and then through color. Color can highlight symmetry in the design, or break it and even vanish it. I usually work with different colors while using the same tone to create a sense of balance and support in the design."
- Opy Zouni

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