Lot 180: Kastaris, Euripides (Rip)

Kastaris, Euripides (Rip) American (20th century) PAIR WORKS: DIVINE MESSENGER and DIVINE PROTECTOR oil and gilt panels, framed unsigned overall H43" W23 1/2" *Artist biography: Euripides "Rip" Kastaris was born in Thesalonika, Greece, in 1960. The youngest son of a Greek Orthodox priest, Kastaris and his family emigrated to the United States as a part of his father's mission. Kastaris' interest in mythological, historical, and religious art forms inspired him to create his own works. These original images synthesize Kastaris' personal experience with his rich visual culture. A graduate of the Washington University School of Fine Art in St. Louis, Missouri, he has developed many fine works of art that fuse themes and ideas from antiquity with contemporary forms. As a native born Hellene and an accomplished artist, Euripides Kastaris brings a special insight and authentic energy to the production of this historic monument.