The event was opened with inspiring speeches by some important members of our community such as Maria Vamvakinou, our Consul, who referenced the Greek Revolution of 1821 and described it as a spiritual time period, and Father Evmenios, who referred to the work of the artists’ as “sacred and holy work”.
The theme of the exhibition was ‘Freedom and Independence’, and while some pieces were quite abstract and others quite literal, every single one managed to depict the essence of the concept. From doves, the symbol of freedom, to the endless blue of the ocean, the variety of the subject matter was truly awe inspiring.
Helen exhibited two paintings of two Greek churches, Saint Nectarios and Saint George. When asked why she decided to paint those churches, she stated “because freedom to me is being able to express my religious beliefs, and so that God will always be by my side”.
Eleanor, another client of Agapi Care, created a very abstract, colourful piece and stated “Art is freedom. I like being colourful”.
Freedom and independence are integral values to us as humans, and especially to our community.
Us as Greeks value it more than anything, and this exhibition really comes to show that these values and feelings really have no limitations or borders.
Everyone should be entitled to their freedom, no matter what that might look like for each individual, and everyone ought to respect that.
