Gloria Gallery in Nicosia is hosting a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the late Cypriot painter and iconographer Paris Sivakas (1959-2018), running until July 2. The show brings together works spanning his career, including paintings, still lifes, portraits, mixed-media pieces, and Byzantine iconography, highlighting his dialogue with Greek and Mediterranean artistic traditions. Sivakas studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts and developed a distinctive visual language blending figurative representation with symbolism and existential reflection.
The exhibition matters because it honors Sivakas's artistic legacy eight years after his death, offering a rare comprehensive view of his creative journey. His works are held in public and private collections, including the State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot Art, underscoring his significance to Cypriot cultural heritage. The showcase also draws attention to the enduring influence of Byzantine and ancient Greek art on contemporary Cypriot painting.