Gregory Grozos
@gregorygrozos
I am a mixed media artist currently based in Limassol, Cyprus. My materials include the odd bric-a-brac I might find at street markets, scale model figurines, tiny houses and miniature flora. I use many techniques to build my miniature worlds, I build miniatures from scratch, I sculpt, I paint them and put them all together. One of my sources of inspiration is traditional and classical art of the East as well as of the West. This has set me upon a path to gradually discover a rich treasure-trove in knowledge, wisdom and beauty. I am currently engaged in exploring how to fuse a contemporary aesthetic, as well as modern techniques and materials, with traditional subject matter such as images of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, paradises and heavenly worlds and other such themes of ancient lore. Some people ask, 'how can you be so patient', or 'what inspires you?' Well for one, what helps immensely is my practice of Falun Gong, a traditional chinese meditation practice, that has greatly benefited me in so many ways. Furthermore, an important aspect of Falun Gong, the three principles of truth, benevolence and forbearance, have made me see art and creativity in a new light, making me want to make things that are more beautiful, bright and positive.