The Silent Language of Plants | March 17- May 3, 2025
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- May 2
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The Hellenic American Union presents the visual arts group exhibition titled The Silent Language of Plants, curated by Nina Fragopoulou. The exhibition opens on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 19:00 to 22:00, at the Hellenic American Union Galleries.
Thirty acclaimed visual artists present works inspired by the beauty and magic of the natural world, opening a creative dialogue between art and the public science of plants. Through paintings, sculptures, photography, video, and installations, the participating artists seek to highlight the unparalleled role of plants and their ongoing contribution to the balance of nature, while reinforcing a sense of responsibility for the protection of our natural environment. The exhibition showcases both the beauty and biological significance of plants, as well as their responses to an environment that is increasingly deteriorating under the impact of the climate crisis.
As the exhibition's curator and marine biology PhD holder, Nina Fragopoulou, aptly notes:
"Overall, the contribution of plants to art has a long and rich history and continues to be a significant part of contemporary artistic creation. Artists depict plants to serve as a field of study for botanists, ecologists, physiologists, and doctors involved in the development of medicines. Whether valued for their symbolic and aesthetic qualities or for their role in everyday life and the creation of specific emotional atmospheres, plants are an integral part of many artworks. Many artists also draw inspiration from contemporary ecological issues related to plants.
The silence of plants is not merely the absence of sound, but a form of existence that invites viewers to attune to the invisible signs and quiet messages that plants send us, offering a new dimension to our perception of nature and the world around us. With their silent strength, plants remind us of the interdependence of all forms of life and convey a message of solidarity and respect for the Earth and our shared future."
Participating artists:Io Angeli, Tzeni Antonopoulou, Annita Argiroiliopoulou, Panagiotis Daramaras, Martha Dimitropoulou, Thalassini Douma, Efi Fouriki, Marios Fournaris, Marina Genadieva, Nikos Giavropoulos, Miltos Golemas, Marion Inglessi, Marigo Kassi, Rob Kesseler, Panagiotis Koulouras, Vassiliki Lefkaditi, Aggeliki Loi, Alexandros Maganiotis, Michalis Manousakis, Kyriaki Mavrogeorgi, Christina Mitrentse, Antonia Papatzanaki, Konstantinos Patsios, Nikos Podias, Ifigenia Sdoukou, Nadia Skordopoulou, George Stamatakis, Maro Theodorou, Chrysa Vergi, and Andreas Vousouras.
Parallel Events
Public Science LecturesHellenic American UnionJohn F. Kennedy Gallery
Admission is free
Wednesday, March 19, at 18:30
Through a Different Lens – Collaboration in Art & Science
Rob Kesseler, Visual Artist, Emeritus Professor of Art, Design & Science, Central Saint Martins, London
(Lecture in English, no interpretation)
Thursday, April 3, at 18:30
We, the Climate Crisis, and Plants
George Karabourniotis, Emeritus Professor, Department of Plant Production Science, Agricultural University of Athens
Colors and Fragrances
Yiannis Manetas, Emeritus Professor, Department of Biology, University of Patras
The exhibition will be on view through May 3, 2025
Exhibition texts by: Nina Fragopoulou and Dionissia Diakoumi, Art Historian – Curator, Gounaropoulos Museum.
An online catalog is available as part of the exhibition:
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