Stass Paraskos
Vernon Street, Private View.

After studying over summer as Stass Paraskos' Cyprus College Of Art I found compelled to visit the founders own exhibition here in Leeds. His colourful and exciting life is displayed through his series of paintings documenting his journey in becoming an artist. Although sadly Stass could not himself attend there was a great atmosphere which was both warm and welcoming with traditional cypriot food to add to the greek way of celebrating exhibition openings. I enjoyed the video and interview of Stass placed next to his paintings exaggerating his character as well as his art. The exhibition spread throughout the college on 2 floors with paintings also being displayed down the staircase, enticing the audience to the bottom floor where the celebrations continued, where friends, family and accuintances of Stass re-cindled memories,swapping stories and experiences. This exhibition also felt like a celebtration of his life and his achievments.