Sphinx - Limited Edition by Spiros Gratsias - A4 size greeting card
limited edition graphic print by Spiros based on his pen drawings on 260 gram art paper, A4 size is ca. 29 x 30 cm ( ca. 8" by 12").
"Sphinx" represents the majestic Sphinx of Naxos, a symbol of power and protection, which was gifted to the sanctuary of Delphi by the people of Naxos in ancient times. The Sphinx sits gracefully on a pair of large, protective hands, symbolizing the reverence and care with which this mythical creature was offered. This artwork reflects the deep historical connection between Naxos and Delphi, where the Sphinx once stood as a guardian of the oracle. The intricate linework of the hands and the figure emphasizes the bond between human devotion and the divine, echoing the timeless significance of this legendary gift from Naxos.
limited edition graphic print by Spiros based on his pen drawings on 260 gram art paper, A4 size is ca. 29 x 30 cm ( ca. 8" by 12").
"Sphinx" represents the majestic Sphinx of Naxos, a symbol of power and protection, which was gifted to the sanctuary of Delphi by the people of Naxos in ancient times. The Sphinx sits gracefully on a pair of large, protective hands, symbolizing the reverence and care with which this mythical creature was offered. This artwork reflects the deep historical connection between Naxos and Delphi, where the Sphinx once stood as a guardian of the oracle. The intricate linework of the hands and the figure emphasizes the bond between human devotion and the divine, echoing the timeless significance of this legendary gift from Naxos.
limited edition graphic print by Spiros based on his pen drawings on 260 gram art paper, A4 size is ca. 29 x 30 cm ( ca. 8" by 12").
"Sphinx" represents the majestic Sphinx of Naxos, a symbol of power and protection, which was gifted to the sanctuary of Delphi by the people of Naxos in ancient times. The Sphinx sits gracefully on a pair of large, protective hands, symbolizing the reverence and care with which this mythical creature was offered. This artwork reflects the deep historical connection between Naxos and Delphi, where the Sphinx once stood as a guardian of the oracle. The intricate linework of the hands and the figure emphasizes the bond between human devotion and the divine, echoing the timeless significance of this legendary gift from Naxos.
Spiros Gratsias was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. Spiros is an engineer, designer, artist, illustrator, screen and fiction writer. He is the screenwriter of the award-winning short film animation “Inverse” based on a story from his book Rootless Roots. He has also written the historical fiction The C Enigma published on Amazon in 2014, and his latest 2022 novel Unyielding Destiny a crime fiction. In his professional life, he was a Research and Development executive with over forty years’ experience in the aerospace and consumer goods industry. Spiros lives in Athens and the island of Naxos, Greece and devotes much of his time to painting, illustrating and writing.
originally a black and white pencil drawing by Spiros Gratsias, the artist and Jim King of Art Gallery Naxos have jointly agreed to issue a series of Limited Edition A4 size large graphic post cards 21 x 30 cm, emphasizing the age and beauty of Naxos, combining Cycladic elements with Greek Mythology, her Gods and Goddesses, fundamental rocks, age-old olive trees representing a union of past and present, reminding us that hope transcends time and can be found in the most unexpected places, even in the silent elegance of monochrome art.