George Kordis: Between Worlds

Located at: Noyes Gallery, Stockton's Seaview Resort, Galloway Township

The body of work presented here examines creative ways of continuing the Byzantine tradition while enriching it with contemporary art elements. From powerful images capturing the Greek Revolution of 1821, to fine detailed contemporary drawings, portraits of Byzantine personalities, and Byzantine portable icons, Kordis’ philosophy is evident throughout all of his work. He uses the Byzantine system in combination with elements from modern artistic movements. In this way, he has shaped a personal painting language that is traditional and contemporary at the same time, believing that it can express the contemporary person with his or her needs and concerns.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.