Double figure, Llangorse sand stone 1.5 metres high, New York

NAME: Panico Theodosiou

PROFILE:

Panico aims to develop a new vernacular in his sculpture, something to stand alongside the existing tradition of stone sculpture. Then, he believes he will follow in the traditions of true artist-factors by according a contemporary feel to a long established material.

Born in Bulawayo, Rhodesia, Panico Theodosiou has made his home on Mynydd Illtyd, Libanus in Powys, with his wife and two sons. He was named after his uncle, a squadron leader in the RAF, who was lost over Milan in the Second World War. Today he is one of the few sculptors who carve Welsh sandstone, which he sources from local quarries. He has sculpted all his life, heavily influenced by the Matebele and Mashona direct sculptors. He now describes himself as a ‘direct carver’, carving straight onto stone without first producing a marquette.

In 1997 Pan moved to Brecon Beacons in mid- Wales. When producing contemporary sculpture, Pan likes to work the hard local sandstone, polishing it to give an almost gun-metal finish, which is very special and beautiful: reflecting the light and conveying flowing lines.

CONTACT:

pantheo@mac.com

01874 636829

www.panicotheodosiou.com