YORGOS MARAZIOTIS “BLUE MOON”

K-Gold Temporary Gallery presents Blue Moon, a solo exhibition by Yorgos Maraziotis, curated by
Nicolas Vamvouklis. This site-specific installation explores notions of habitation and human
connection through a new series of sculptures and spatial interventions. Continuing his investigation into the identities of public and private spaces, Maraziotis creates works that shift between the real and the imagined. He delves into the concept of displacement and the tension that arises when objects are removed from their original context and reappear charged with new meanings. This shift speaks not only to material transformation but also to the lived experience of moving from one place to another.

The exhibition originates from oral testimonies collected from former residents of the neoclassical
house that now hosts K-Gold Temporary Gallery, located in the village of Agia Paraskevi on Lesvos
island. These voices are translated into dynamic works made of neon, marble, metal, and mirror. In
parallel, the artist reintegrates architectural elements that had been removed during the building’s
renovation—material anchors of memory and links to the past. The result is a hybrid landscape at once familiar and unexpected. A theatrical setting where personal and collective narratives interweave into a journey through fragments of stories and emotions.

The exhibition is accompanied by a bilingual (Greek/English) publication featuring a conversation
between the artist and Sam Steverlynck (curator, S.M.A.K. Ghent), designed by Marlon Tate.
Yorgos Maraziotis (b. 1984, Athens) is a visual artist based in Antwerp. He studied fine arts in
Belgium, the USA, and the UK. His work has been exhibited internationally at art galleries,
institutions, and museums, including Marres (Maastricht), AC Institute (New York), the 7th
Thessaloniki Biennale, the School of Visual Arts (New York), the Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Antwerp, Box Freiraum (Berlin), the CICA Museum (South Korea), the Benaki Museum (Athens),
Matadero Madrid, and the Tinguely Museum (Basel). He was a resident artist at the Massachusetts
Museum of Contemporary Art.

PUBLIC PROGRAM

RE-COLLECTION: A parallel exhibition showcasing works from the gallery’s collection alongside
pieces originally produced for past projects on Lesvos. It highlights artists who have shaped the
gallery’s journey since its inception, offering a fresh encounter with their work for the island’s
audience. Participants include photographer Harley Weir, fashion designer Grace Wales Bonner,
and sculptor Erwin Wurm.

RESIDENCY: In August, K-Gold Temporary Gallery will host a residency program with artist Ellada
Damianou, who will carry out research on the concept of performative scenographies, supported
by Flanders State of the Art. Her interdisciplinary practice spans performance, costume, and set
design. She is currently collaborating with renowned choreographers Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
and Radouan Mriziga.

Yorgos Maraziotis
Blue Moon
12 July – 31 August 2025

Exhibition opening hours: Friday to Sunday, 11:00–14:00 & 19:00–22:00
Opening event: Saturday 12 July at 20:00
Free admission
K-Gold Temporary Gallery
Agia Paraskevi, 81102 Lesvos, Greece
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Founded in 2014 on the island of Lesvos, K-Gold Temporary Gallery brings contemporary art closer
to everyone through innovative cultural and educational programs. It is a co-founder of the
MIRAMAR network, supporting artistic mobility and professional development across Europe and
the Mediterranean. Recent creative collaborations include Athens Conservatoire, Institut français,
the Municipality of Milan, and Mediterranea Young Artists Biennale.

*Yorgos Maraziotis and Ellada Damianou are ARTWORKS Fellows