Lysicrates and Cat. Athens

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A quiet moment from my recent trip to Athens in early June. A cat lazes on the pavement among tiny weeds and blooming Magnolia Grandiflora. A window with iron railings and in the distance, the Acropolis.

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To create this print, I start by crafting individual drawings in ink, which collectively form a collage comprising the final piece. I scan my drawings and digitally add colour. The original design solely exists in digital format, and I print it using archival inks and paper. I then release my design as a limited edition print, available in standard ‘A’ sizes, ranging from A0 (84.1 cm x 118.9 cm) to A4 (21 x 29.7 cm).

Skeleton Weed, Sow Thistle and Magnolia Grandiflora

The Greek translation for “skeleton weed” (Chondrilla juncea) is “χονδρίλλα η ιουνοειδής” (chondrilla i iounoeidis). “Chondrilla” is derived from the Greek word “chondros,” meaning gristle or cartilage, referring to the plant’s wiry stems. “Juncea” comes from the Latin “juncus,” meaning rush, describing the rush-like appearance of the stems

In Greek, “Sow Thistle” translates to “ζόχος” (zóhos). The genus name for Sow Thistle, Sonchus, is also of Greek origin, meaning “hollow”, referring to the plant’s hollow stems according to Wikipedia. Specifically, Sonchus oleraceus, the common sow thistle, is known as “ζοχός ο λαχανώδης” (zóhos o lachanṓdis) in Greek.

Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree of the family Magnoliaceae native to the Southeastern United States, from Virginia to central Florida, and west to East Texas