P L A Y F U L * ‘1 9 S C U L P T U R E S
K O S T A S N E O F I T I D I S . C O M
BIOGRAPHY Since the beginning of his career in the 1990s
after he graduated from the Politecnico di
Milano, Kostas Neofitidis Artist and an
Architect was intrigued by the Italian city, a
place he witnessed within an era where
expression both culturally and socially were
demanded to be explored. During his time in
Italy, under the influence of architects and
artists, he was fascinated by the post-modern
thinking in architecture and by the abstract
expressions of Suprematism, an art movement
founded by Kazimir Malevich. Joan Miro also
influenced his early works, when his style was
more experimental, ranging from abstract
expressionism, to lyrical abstraction, to
suprematism. For the past two decades he has
spent most of his time in South East Asia
travelling, studying and understanding people
and their religious beliefs, absorbing images
and cultural references that led to his current
signature style of art making which is a
reflection of his own personal experiences. This
is very much projected even in his first sketches
made in ink, “The Awakening” series, which was
an actual diary of his time spent in Thailand
during 2005. Although the Artist’s first
explorative series made between 2005-2010
such as “The Beach Stories”, can be described
by a primitive language of expression and
lively organic forms, his latest and more mature
paintings since the “Balancing Act” series, are
d e s c r i b e d b y s o l i d c o m p o s i t i o n s t h a t
incorporate idosyncratic complex patterns and
a strict geometry of horizontals and verticals.
His artwork is a collection of narratives
expressed in original watercolour, acrylic and
indian ink drawings, as well as limited edition
series that are mostly prints, illuminated
portraits, woven pieces and ceramic creations.
They can be described as a visual celebration of
geometric shapes and colors that compliment
e a c h o t h e r, a dj u s t i n g u n i q u e l y i n a n y
environment or space they become part of,
blurring the line between art and space, as two
contradictory concepts. The intention being is to spread positive energy
and a bright outlook which is crucial, as Kostas
states, on an existential level, in order to survive
the harshness and tension of modern life
today.As an Architect, he has produced his own
bold and revolutionary architectural designs of
various conceptual clubs, bars and restaurants
that became iconic destinations of their time.
Some of his architectural works also include
contemporary luxury homes and work spaces.
His designs can be described as lively, playful
and ethereal, supporting the philosophy that a
space is designed from within. Kostas exhibits
both nationally and internationally. His daily
objectives include his love for the oceans of the
world, exploring nature and Ashtanga yoga
practice.
Kostas Neofitdis next to the “Playful Sculptures”
W H O I S KOTA
“ O v e r lo o k i n g a n i m a g i n a r y b e a c h , la y s K o t a :
a n e x c e p t i o n a l p r o t a g o n i s t w h o , w i t h h i s k i n d -
p o s i t i v e s p i r i t , b e c o m e s a c o l le c t o r o f s t o r i e s ,
m a n i f e s t i n g h i m s e l f t h r o u g h t h e u n i q u e a r t a n d
d e s i g n e x p lo r a t i o n s o f K o s t a s N e o fi t i d i s . ”
T h e m a n i f e s t a t i o n o f K o t a a s a n i m a g i n a r y
fi g u r e , c o m e s t o l i f e a s t h e a b s o l u t e e x p r e s s i o n
o f o p t i m i s m a n d h a p p i n e s s b y t h e C y p r i o t A r t i s t
a n d A r c h i t e c t K o s t a s N e o fi t i d i s . K o s t a s a s a n
a r t i s t e m b r a c e s v a r i o u s f o r m s o f e x p r e s s i o n ,
m a t e r i a l s a n d t e c h n i q u e s i n h i s a r t w o r k . H i s
p o r t f o l i o i n c l u d e s a c o l le c t i o n o f n a r r a t i v e s
e x p r e s s e d i n o r i g i n a l w a t e r c o lo u r, a c r y l i c a n d
i n d i a n i n k d r a w i n g s , a s w e l l a s l i m i t e d e d i t i o n
s e r i e s t h a t a r e p r i n t s , i l l u m i n a t e d p o r t r a i t s ,
w o v e n p i e c e s a n d c e r a m i c c r e a t i o n s . I n a s e t t i n g o f v i b r a n t c o lo r s a n d g e o m e t r i c
s h a p e s , K o t a e m e r g e s a s a c o l le c t o r o f s t o r i e s
w h i le s p r e a d i n g h i s s o u l f u l c h a r a c t e r a n d
r a d i a n t s p i r i t .
K o t a A r t G a l le r y , e s t a b l i s h e d i n 2 01 5 , i s
lo c a t e d i n t h e o n l y d i v i d e d c a p i t a l i n t h e w o r ld
N i c o s i a - C y p r u s . T h e s c a r s o f p a s t c o n fl i c t a r e
b r u t a l l y e v i d e n t i n t h e o ld t o w n o f N i c o s i a . K o t a
A r t G a l le r y h a s s e t a p a t h t o p r o m o t e i d e a l s
s u c h a s c o n n e c t i o n , lo v e , h o p e a n d p e a c e , .
F r o m 2 01 5 K o t a A r t G a l le r y h e ld s u c c e s s f u l
e x h i b i t i o n s a t i t s o w n p r e m i s e s a n d i n lo c a t i o n s
w o r ld w i d e , r e p r e s e n t i n g K o s t a s N e o fi t i d i s .
“Awakening”, 2005. ink on paper
P L AY F U L S C U L PT U R E S
T h e “ P la y f u l S c u l p t u r e s ” , c r e a t e d b y K o s t a s
N e o fi t i d i s i s c o m p r i s e d b y f o u r d i ff e r e n t ,
c o l o u r f u l a n d v i b r a n t s c u l p t u r e s . T h e
s c u l p t u r e s a r e e x p r e s s i n g t h e p h i lo s o p h y
t h a t a p i e c e o f a r t i s a l w a y s c h a n g i n g a n d t h e
r e la t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n t h e a r t i s t a n d h i s
c r e a t i o n i s a n e v e r e n d i n g g a m e . A r t a n d t h u s
a p i e c e o f a r t i s n o t s t a t i c . A n d s o , t h e s e
u n i q u e c r e a t i o n s w e r e d e s i g n e d
i n t e n t i o n a l l y a s a n a s s e m b la g e o f c o lo u r f u l
p i e c e s , a s f r a g m e n t s , t o p r oj e c t a n a d a p t i v e
a t m o s p h e r e t o t h e p e r s o n e x p e r i e n c i n g t h e m .
T h r o u g h o u t h i s t o r y , t h e t r a d i t i o n a l w a y s o f
c o n s t r u c t i n g a s c u l p t u r e h a d m o s t l y t o d o
w i t h c a p t u r i n g a o n e d i m e n s i o n a l i m a g e a n d
o n e s p e c i fi c m o m e n t o f t i m e . K o s t a s N e o fi t i d i s ,
t h r o u g h t h i s n e w s e r i e s , c r e a t e s a n e w
p la t f o r m f o r p r o b le m a t i s a t i o n .
T h e “ P la y f u l S c u l p t u r e s ” , h a n d c r a f t e d a n d
p r e s e n t e d a s a n a r c h i p e la g o o f f o u r p i e c e s ,
c o u ld b e s e p a r a t e d a n d s t a n d a u t o n o m o u s l y
w h e r e a s e a c h o n e c a n a d a p t a n d b e c o m e
f u n c t i o n a l o r n o t t o o n e ’ s s p a c e . A n d j u s t l i ke
m a n y o t h e r a r t p i e c e s c r e a t e d b y t h e a r t i s t ,
t h e u s e o f p r i m a r y c o lo u r s i s a p r o t a g o n i s t
g i v i n g a u n i q u e f o r m , c h a r a c t e r a n d e m o t i o n
t o e a c h s c u l p t u r e .
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Description: Primary coloured - handcrafted piece made by
a combination of solid wood and medium-density fibreboard,
lacquered with dead matt varnish. D: 175 x 60 x 60 cm
Photographic Elevations of the “Playful Sculpture”
Description: Primary coloured - handcrafted piece made by
a combination of solid wood and medium-density fibreboard,
lacquered with dead matt varnish.
D: 75 x 75 x 35 cm
Photographic Elevations of the “Playful Sculpture”
Description: Primary coloured - handcrafted piece made by
a combination of solid wood and medium-density fibreboard,
lacquered with dead matt varnish. D: 140 x 45 x 45 cm
Photographic Elevations of the “Playful Sculpture”
Description: Primary coloured - handcrafted piece made by
a combination of solid wood and medium-density fibreboard,
lacquered with dead matt varnish. D: 90 x 30 x 30 cm
Photographic Elevations of the “Playful Sculpture”
P U B L I C AT I O N S
December 2019: Participation at the Aqua Art Miami Fair,
Miami, Florida
September 2019: Participation at the Meet My Project Design
Fair prior Paris Design Week, L'Espace Commines, Paris
December 2017: Solo exhibition titled “Batic Art”, Kota Art
Gallery, Nicosia
November, 2017: “The case of the Cypriot Designer: Kostas
Neofitidis”, article and interview by Meropi Kokkinou, LIFO
June, 2017: “On adopte #5 : le style Art Déco”, art pieces
featured in Elle
April, 2017: “Kota Collections: Printed Art Panels with a
Colorful, Positive Message”, article featured in USA Art News
December 2016: Exhibition titled “A unique Art journey”,
Kota Art Gallery, Nicosia
December 2016: “The Yatzer Round-up #8 | Editor's Picks”, art
pieces featured in Yatzer magazine
February 2016: “Kostas Neofitidis’ artwork awakens in “Kota”
textile series”, article by Lenny Smith, KNSTRCT
January 2016, “Kota Collection by Kostas Neofitidis”, art
pieces and article featured in OPUMO
January 2016, “Kota Collections: Printed Art Panels with a
Colorful, Positive Message”, article by Sara Panagiotopoulou,
Yatzer magazine
April 2015: Exhibition titled “Underwater”, Kota Art Gallery,
Nicosia
November 2012: Solo exhibition titled “A Balancing Act”,
Famagusta Gate, Nicosia
November 2009: Solo exhibition titled “Beach Stories”, Kota
Art Gallery, Nicosia
C O N TAC T I N F O R M AT I O N
Email: info@kotaartgallery.com
Telephone: +357 22 663067, +357 99 224667
Address: 26-32 Ariadnes Street, 1010, Nicosia, Cyprus
Website: www.kostasneofitidis.com
ALL ARTWORKS AND DESIGNS ARE COPYRIGHTED BY KOTA COLLECTIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.