Press Release: Taipei Dangdai 2023 | Chris Akordalitis: A Garden of Earthly Delights: Chris Akordalitis at Taipei Dangdai 2023, April 13 – 16, 2023

Dio Horia is pleased to announce Chris Akordalitis’ solo presentation for Taipei Dangdai, 2023; ‘A Garden of Earthly Delights’, a selection of works inspired by Tao Qian's utopian vision that draws its main inspiration from the idea of a garden as home.

Akordalitis’ artworks focus on the pursuit of pleasure through simplicity. The artist’s tecnique is heavily-inspired by european great masters; Prof. Andreas Schulze and the artist Tony Cragg may be found amongst in his teachers. His work praises geometry and urban architectural elements, abounding in art historical references, such as British land art and environmental sculpture.

‘A Garden of Earthly Delights’ delivers a direct experience: the artist invites viewers to a utopian garden, emulating the ambience of a tranquil yet imaginary rural setting, going beyond the walls of the world. While these walls often served as a formidable material barrier, it is this very materiality that made them vulnerable to breaking.