Artist’s CV
Haros Manolis Born in Kythira in 1960, he studied painting and engraving at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris (1978-1982). He then pursued postgraduate studies in image communication at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (1982-1983). In 1981 he had his first solo exhibition in Athens (Polyplano), while in 1984 he was awarded for his lithographic works with the French Prix des Fondations (1984), followed by the Athens Academy Award for artists under 40, in 1988. Charos has held more than thirty solo exhibitions in museums and galleries in Greece and abroad. He has also participated in many group exhibitions and international events in various cities worldwide. More specifically: 2nd and 3rd Biennale of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean (Thessaloniki, 1986, Barcelona, 1987), International Competition of the Monte Carlo Museum of Art (Monaco, 1992), Festival International de la Peinture, Cagnes-sur-Mer (France, 1994) Art Athina 3 (1995), Salon de Montrouge, (Paris 1997), et al. In 2000, Haros was artist-in-residence at Princeton University, USA, where he also began his research on Aesop’s fables, which was the subject of his major solo exhibition at the Benaki Museum in 2011.
His work includes paintings, prints and 3D constructions. He uses a variety of media and materials, emphasizing the poetic use of color, which is one of the most characteristic features of his art. Sometimes his style is abstract, but his images usually express a narrative vein, which seems to develop almost spontaneously through very specific themes. He paints scenes that evoke myths or a fairy tale nature with simplicity, emotion, sensitivity and maybe even a subtle touch of irony. Alongside his prints and painting exhibitions, he has devoted part of his artistic practice to the design of objects and furniture and has also designed toys. In addition, he has illustrated books, mainly with lithographic and engraving prints. His works and designs have been used for both commercial brands and public institutions such as the campaign of Absolut Vodka in 1991 and the campaign of the Hellenic National Book Center (Paper) in 1996.
Haros is among the most important representatives of his generation, his works are held in important public and private collections around the world.
He lives and works between Athens, Paris and Kythera.
