THE CELLIST
Original handcrafted 3D wood mosaic artwork Completed and ready to ship
The buyer will receive the exact physical artwork shown in the photographs.
“The Cellist” captures the concentration, movement and emotional intensity of a musician during performance. Hundreds of individually prepared wooden elements form a layered image that changes according to viewing distance, angle and light.
From across the room, the composition appears as a figurative portrait of a cellist. At close range, the image gradually dissolves into an abstract field of colour, wood grain, texture and relief.
THE EXACT ARTWORK
This listing concerns the completed artwork shown in the photographs.
It is not a print, digital reproduction or substitute made after purchase. The colours, wooden elements, textures and natural variations visible in the photographs belong to the actual artwork that will be shipped to the collector.
FRAMING OPTIONS
The two available options concern the same physical artwork:
• Unframed artwork: 53 cm wide × 98 cm high • With the artist-designed frame: 67 cm wide × 112 cm high
If the unframed option is selected, the artwork will be supplied ready to hang without the surrounding frame.
If the framed option is selected, the buyer will receive the same artwork with the specific frame presented in the listing photographs.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Artist: Athanasios Liarokapis Title: The Cellist Type: Original contemporary mixed-media artwork Technique: Handcrafted 3D wood mosaic Materials: Solid wood, acrylic colours and wood stains, reinforced wooden backing panel, water-based matte varnish and protective wax Unframed dimensions: 53 cm wide × 98 cm high × approximately 4.5 cm deep Imperial dimensions: 20.86 in wide × 38.58 in high × approximately 1.77 in deep Framed dimensions: 67 cm wide × 112 cm high Unframed weight: Approximately 3.82 kg / 8.42 lb Orientation: Vertical Display: Ready to hang Signature: Signed by the artist Certificate of Authenticity: Included Year created: 2024
LIMITED ARTIST SERIES
This completed artwork is Version 1 of a strictly limited series of no more than two individually handcrafted interpretations.
No second version has been created to date.
If a second version is produced in the future, it will follow the same subject, dimensions and artistic process, but natural differences in wood grain, colour, relief and the positioning of individual elements will make it a distinct handcrafted artwork.
Only two versions of this composition will ever be created.
ARTISTIC CONCEPT
Music is both the subject and the underlying structure of the composition.
The cellist represents the balance between discipline and emotion, structure and freedom. The repeated wooden elements create a visual rhythm, while the projecting surfaces interact with light and shadow in a way that recalls the changing dynamics of a musical performance.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Every wooden element is individually cut, shaped, coloured and positioned by hand.
Selected pieces project from the surface at different depths, creating a sculptural relief whose shadows change throughout the day. Natural variations in wood grain and colour are preserved as an essential part of the artwork.
The process combines mosaic construction, sculpture, painting and traditional wood craftsmanship.
DISPLAY
The Cellist is designed as a strong focal point for:
• Private art collections • Contemporary living spaces • Music rooms and recording studios • Concert halls and cultural venues • Hotels, offices and curated interiors • Galleries and exhibition spaces
SHIPPING
The artwork will be carefully protected and packed for international transportation. Tracking information will be provided after dispatch. Each artwork is protected with multiple layers of cushioning material and placed inside a custom wooden shipping crate before receiving its final reinforced outer wrapping.
Buyers outside the European Union may be responsible for any local taxes, customs procedures or fees applicable in their country.
CARE
For indoor display only.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, excessive humidity and strong heat sources. Dust gently with a clean, soft and dry cloth or soft brush. Do not use water or chemical cleaning products.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Athanasios Liarokapis is a Greek artist and interior designer with more than 35 years of creative experience.
His work explores the relationship between image, sculpture, material and perception, using individually formed wooden elements to create contemporary figurative and abstract compositions with a distinctive three-dimensional presence.
Please contact me if you would like additional photographs, a video of the artwork, framing details, packaging information or installation assistance.
