The Deputy Ministry of Culture expresses its deep sorrow for the death of the visual artist Paris Metaxas, who passed away on Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Paraschos (Paris) Dimou Metaxas was born in Vatyli, Famagusta, in 1951. Based in Limassol, Paris Metaxas was an active member of the local art scene for over 40 years, while delivering art classes and helping, as he stated, his students "develop confidence and freedom through their inspiration".
His visual work, ranging from painting, sculpture and printmaking to installations and set design, has been presented in many solo and group exhibitions in Cyprus and abroad (Australia, China, Cuba, Norway, Norway, Austria, Greece, United Kingdom etc.).He also represented Cyprus in international exhibitions and Biennales such as the 16th and 17th International Biennale of Graphic Arts (Printmaking Department) in Ljubljana - Yugoslavia in 1985 and 1987 respectively, the 16th Biennale of Alexandria - Egypt (Printmaking Department) in 1997, the 9th Triennale of India (Sculpture Department), New Delhi in 1997 etc.
Paris Metaxas was distinguished by his surprisingly infectious positive energy, his love and empathy for nature and the people around him and his intense optimism towards life, characteristics that were reflected in his art.
The State Ministry of Culture expresses its sincere condolences to the relatives of the late creator.
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