Description
Artist/Maker: Eva Paraskeva
Object/Materials and Techniques: Ink on Aquarelle / Watercolour Paper
Date: Painted in 2023
Dimensions: H. 14 cm x W. 14 cm
Framed: H. 34 cm x W. 34 cm
Art style: Ink Drawing on Watercolour Paper
Current Location: Artist’s collection
Curator’s note: The stark, minimalist style of pen and ink demands immense precision. Yet, Eva Paraskeva masterfully navigates these boundaries on paper, crafting layered sketches that delve into both her psyche and surroundings. Her ink creations exude graphic power; every stroke conveys wisdom, strength, and emotion, forming a delicate, harmonious whole that, in turn, propels her depicted forms toward a kind of innovative, kinetic abstraction. The adaptable visual language brings forth shapes that conjure vivid memories and perceptions, rendering her illustrations strikingly approachable.
Eva Paraskeva’s latest collection marks a milestone in her creative journey. It distills instincts and methods honed over the years, from her early artistic teachings to her current practices, while her pursuit of self-realization fuels a continuous evolution that gradually crystallizes her uniquely personal vision.
In a work such as ‘Nemesis’, this precise and intricate style compellingly confronts the very concept of inescapable design or karmic consequence. ‘Nemesis’ represents the apex of Eva Paraskeva’s technical rigor and philosophical intent. Executed in a stark palette of black and deep violet, its polyhedral form -a complex study in psychological geometry- is filled with a multitude of meticulously patterned facets. Furthermore, the title invites the viewer into a deliberation on cosmic justice, stimulating a profound interplay between the universal law of retribution and the deeply personal introspection of the individual.
Through such carefully curated and thoughtful creations, Eva Paraskeva establishes a powerful connection between these realms, urging viewers toward a thorough reflection on their coexistence.
