O Poseidonion Hotelthe historic hotel in Spetses, which this year celebrates 110 years since its foundation, in collaboration with Art gallerieshosts the exhibition “I give you my heart III” by the acclaimed Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinnartist who stands out for his ability to create sculptures with emotional depth and aesthetic perfection.
The opening of the exhibition took place on Saturday, July 20, and guests of the hotel and Spetses had the opportunity to meet Lorenzo Quinn up close, admire his sculptures and discuss with him the inspirations, symbolism and character of sculpture in a unique evening dedicated to him and his works.
As part of the exhibition, the film was shown on Friday, July 19. “Alexis Zorbas” in the summer Titania Cinema which operates under the aegis of the Poseidonion Grand Hotel, a film-hymn to the freedom and spiritual independence of Greece, which is one of the most iconic roles of Lorenzo Quinn’s father, Anthony Quinn.
The film was prefaced by Mr. Manolis VordonisPresident of the Spetses Initiative, Poseidonion Grand Hotel welcomed Lorenzo Quinn by symbolically declaring him an honorary Spetsian.
Lorenzo Quinn’s sculpture stimulates curiosity and emotion
Lorenzo Quinn is one of the pioneering sculptors of his time and his works have impressed, moved and inspired audiences around the world for decades.
With role models such as Michelangelo and Rodin, he was recognized worldwide for his unique ability to sculpt human limbs and create works that touch the hearts and imaginations of viewers.
The famous artist chooses to portray human hands, as he stated, they are the most difficult and technically challenging part of the human body, at the same time they are capable of saving and also destroying.
His creations often begin as a poetic text, which appears alongside the sculpture as an integral part of the work, rather than simply as an explanation. Some of his best-known works that have attracted worldwide interest include “Support,” “Building Bridges,” “Together,” and many more.
A collaboration with Art in Focus
Poseidonion Grand Hotel’s long-term partnership with Artion Galleries reinforces the hotel’s firm commitment to supporting and promoting Art by offering guests unique experiences that enrich the overall hospitality. The aim of this partnership is not only to give the art-loving public the opportunity to enjoy the experience of viewing and purchasing highly aesthetic works of art in the unique environment of the iconic hotel, but also to organize larger and multi-dimensional visual initiatives.
With the historic island of Spetses at its heart, these initiatives attract creators and art lovers in a constant dialogue and exchange of ideas in the unique atmosphere of the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.
The exhibition “I Give you my Heart III” will be on display at the Poseidonion Grand Hotel until the end of September and is a special moment in the hotel’s collaboration with Artion Galleries through which a series of works by talented Greek and international artists are presented.