Mike Petrakis Art Blog

  'CULT U Re' project is a selection of multiple small drawings (size 24x35 cm each) which deals with a very important current issues about and if you are interested to present them at your gallery.   This selection of drawings (are 24 works) serves as a multiple images, along with various multiple messages, stories and feelings, created with water color pencils and marker in paper.   'A selection of multiple small drawings and images, along with various multiple messages, stories and feelings. I set out to create and curate a collection of small drawings that reflect my diversity as an artist and my creations, with pieces coming from different backgrounds and experiences, many of which pay homage to our culture and identity through creative expression. Each artwork has its own theme, each piece has its own social justice component, and one of the best things about being in my role is that I effortlessly stand down and let the viewer be the one who drives the social justice

Hello everyone and my best wishes for a wonderful Christmas holidays and a splendid New Year, At the links below you could view the presentation of my art - philosophy and selection of my works at 'Voice of the Times' This period I'm in process of developing my project 'Arteryficial Intelligence' and creating my new project also with a selection of small drawings entitled 'CULT U RE' https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzAwNzIwMDk1NA==&mid=2650177388&idx=1&sn=48b72f59556ba27d4c1db0a32763c1e5&chksm=830316b9b4749fafe6495618655b6621dbd05997e304e678dc55d0e99650ad021267946262c2&token=654878890&lang=zh_CN#rd https://culturesowercom.wordpress.com/2022/12/27/voice-of-the-times-global-contemporary-art-online-exhibition-2/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrJUDeOaOW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Artwork 'Blood Code' Regarding my latest project entitled 'Arteryficial Intelligence' , I would like to share some ideas with the help of my good friend and very talented writer Nikos Kountouratzis, related with installation's context and content. Regarding the use of the word Artery [from the Greek word "αρτηρία"]   It is applied so as to highlight the concentric biomorphic features of the artworks. As the arteries deliver the human blood from the heart to different parts of the body, in a circular motion,   Petrakis is attempting to map an Anatomy of Artificial Intelligence, as a living being which expands in all aspects of modern life.   Wires as optic nerves in the QR works.    A heart statuette that defines endosymbiosis.   Video projections and bio politics.   All the means of applied digital knowledge as a study of neuroscience and cognitive behavior.   Protection / Isolation / Community    Infinite borders of ever increasing automation.   Technolog

  Few days ago I've had the pleasure for a wonderful conversation with Joana from the 'Insights Of The EcoArtist'. The link of the interview is here https://www.insightsofayoungecologicalartist.com/artfeatures/in-conversation%3A-mike-petrakis 1. For the ones who are not familiar with your artistic practice can you describe it? For me, the initial idea is the source of creating new artwork and projects. I am emotionally moving towards its realization and completion. My practice is the combination of four things and elements: Idea, material, execution and presentation. In addition to the medium and the primal matter, I aim to promote sustainability by regularly using second-hand objects such as vintage monitors, age-old electronic parts, etc. Recycling and reforming them is a tool to find their aesthetic beauty as I always aim at RECREATION. 2. Most of your work focuses on societal signs and symbolism, challenging their usual associations. Can you tell us what motivated you t

  On the video below as well as at the link  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ap5rzEKNY&t=606s you can view a presentation of my work at  'Art People & Me Museum', on its Summer 2022 virtual group exhibition.

  On the video below you could view some detailed photos from my project 'QR Tryptich', which is a part from 'Arteryficial Intelligence'. (Artworks IQR, EQR, CQR).