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Maria Callas’ Ear




I embarked on a marble sculpture journey starting from the island of Tinos. The urge to return to traditional means of sculpture emerged on this so-called "Marble Island," and I managed to find a small workshop simply by asking the locals. As an ode to Maria Callas’ centenary, I carved an ear on a marble plate on the island. The transportation and finishing of the piece took place in Neochori Ithomi, Greece, where she was born. "Maria Callas’ Ear" is a submission for the new museum they are planning to establish to honor the diva.

My work captures the essence of music and acoustic perception. This sculpture challenges the enduring nature of art and questions our tendencies to align with conventional narratives. It's an ode to those who break societal norms.



© 2021 Marios Leandros Basteas

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