Reclining Nude 

Yiannis Moralis made this ‘Reclining Nude’ with paint on canvas. Moralis’ reductive style uses a limited palette of colors to depict the human form, simplifying it to its basic forms. He applied thin layers of paint to create flat, opaque planes, emphasizing the artwork's constructed nature, almost like a collage of shapes, each carefully laid down in relation to the others. These choices highlight the fundamental elements of design: shape, color, and composition. The painting’s hard edges and defined shapes eliminate any sense of depth or volume. This abstraction pushes the boundaries of fine art, and flirts with the graphic design. He has carefully considered each tone and placement to direct our attention. Moralis invites us to reflect on the way we perceive the body. He challenges traditional artistic conventions. It prompts us to reconsider what constitutes a successful or meaningful depiction.