Athens School of Fine Arts, graduate presentation, July 2012
Installation views by George Sgouros
The Greek steamer "KING OTHON" was built in Thames in 1860. It was given the name "PATRIS" after the expulsion of the king in 1862 and sunk in1868. SS Patris (ΑΠ ΠΑΤΡΙΣ) belonged to the Greek Steamship Company (1857-1892). Its current position is 37°34’44.18” N, 24°15’46.42” E, in the sea bottom near the island Kea, whereof its right paddle wheel was hoisted in 2006.
The works are the finds gathered for the reconstruction of a memory which was not experienced.
The works are the finds gathered for the reconstruction of a memory which was not experienced.
Air - one hundred and fourty four years old, 2012, video, 2 min.
Greek Steamship Company (1857 - 1892), 2012
Crown, 2012, pencil on paper, 32x32 each
Model for the reconstruction of shipwreck, 2012, plaster, approx. 100x80
Crankshaft, 2012, wood, approx. 100c
Map, 2012, offset print and pencil on 20 pieces of paper, total: 196x170
Paddle Wheel, 2011, pencil on paper, 50x70 and 70x100
Logbook, 2012, notebook, shelf, inscription
Last known position: 37°34'44.18" N, 24°15'46.42" E
Status: In limbo
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Last Update: 21.02.1868
