Disposable by Zois Geros
Curated by Alia Tsagkari
Haus N is pleased to announce Disposable, a solo exhibition by Greek visual artist Zois Geros, on view from October 25 to November 10, 2024. The exhibition presents Geros’ latest body of work, with most pieces created in the last six months, offering a profound examination of the transient and consumable nature of contemporary life. Through an allegorical framework and a personal aesthetic, Geros examines the commodification of human experience, addressing the fleeting nature of love, spirituality, and the very concept of art itself.
Geros’ latest body of work, emerges from a deeply personal perspective, concentrated in his poignant statement: ‘I feel disposable in a disposable world.’ In a culture where primeval human experiences—love, beauty, time, and sex—are increasingly commodified, Geros poses the unsettling question: Have they always been this way, or is this a unique affliction of our time? His work avoids moralisation; instead, it seeks to express the pervasive dissociation and existential emptiness that define the human condition today, marked by fleeting emotional highs and an inevitable return to inertia. His art becomes a visual manifestation of this cyclical existence, revealing the profound tension between momentary vitality and enduring numbness.
Drawing on his long-standing fascination with Greek mythology and archetypal symbolism, Geros infuses the ancient narratives into his contemporary practice, using them as vehicles to explore the complexities of modern life. His vivid compositions, rich in symbolic content, reflect the persistent relevance of primordial symbols in today’s world, while also engaging with the subcultures of Athens and the mystical undercurrents of everyday life. Through painting and installation, Disposable evokes a world where the real and the unreal blur, where art itself becomes a fragile, consumable experience. Yet, within that fragility, Geros finds moments of reflection and respite, offering viewers a chance to confront their own place in this disposable reality.
Zois Geros (b. 1997) is a Greek visual artist based in Athens. His work encompasses a diverse array of mediums including painting, drawing, and installations. Central to his practice are themes rooted in Greek mythology, archetypal symbolism, and existential inquiries. His recent work dissects and encapsulates contemporary aesthetics, blending classical motifs with ephemeral subject matter.
Zois Geros studied painting at the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Western Macedonia. In 2023, Geros, along with Maria Diamantidou, participated jointly in the IFAC Residency 2023-24, during which he created a new body of work presented at the IFAC Athina. The same year, he participated in the Secret Garden duo exhibition with Diamantidou. In 2022, he had his first solo exhibition in Athens titled Divine. His work has been presented in art fairs; festivals; and exhibitions, such as Mykonos Biennale 2023, Art Thessaloniki 2022.
