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Artist Statement -



There is great power being an artist. They have influenced and recorded every culture’s histories. Much of our knowledge of ancient and modern history today is taken from artifacts (art-i-facts). To have the ability to translate the growth of our civilization today is a gift. I want to give future generations tangible evidence from their history to contemplate and compare to the world we built for them, all the good times as well as the bad. They may learn from our mistakes and take the human race another step in the eternal journey of progression toward “Unity.”

I seek exhibitions in different countries and cities around the world. This allows me to see how wide, or limited my visual vocabulary really is. Not just from one cultural point of view, but from the masses of the Earth, the people. I then learn from the “Earth’s Public” what ideas to expand or abandon. However, in the end, I am still the one who decides the direction of my works.

When I create works I am conscious of the world around, so political and social undertone is imminent. I don’t think about this while I’m working, but life’s situations sometimes dictate what we do subconsciously, or in my case, what I make.

Students, teachers, and mentors have affected my work through honesty. The pure perspective of the student. The technical critique of the teacher. The wisdom of the mentor or Master through shared dialogue of life’s experiences. As an Artist and Human, I aspire to be all three. Attempting this, I have acquired patience and respect for all opinions, not just my own. I don’t agree with everything, but I don’t turn away either.

My concepts are built on creating a “Modern Mythology.” I am always working with the illusive element of light, and it’s effects on objects in motion. Combining these two platforms (One concept, one object) has allowed me to discover my true visual vocabulary in the installations/works I fabricate.

For me there is no particular recipe for a creation or perception in any medium. If I found myself trapped in a specific process, my works would destroy themselves through repetition. Constantly searching for new ways to create expression keeps my works (as well as the artist), fresh.

-Noel Dimitrios Stavropoulos

1-224-628-2066 - Chicago, IL. ~ USA
011-31-6-268-50-339 - Amsterdam, Holland ~ EUROPE


Artist Exhibitions





2007


“6th Annual Florence Biennale 2007”
Oil Paintings
-Fortezza da Basso- December 1-9
Florence, Italy


“TRCP – The Real Cool (F)acts”
Performance Art - Conceived and Directed
50 Actors /Actresses in 3 Acts
Modefabrik - January 21

“Spikerkade 2”
Interior Design & Structural Layout
30,000 Square Meter Warehouse
Amsterdam, Holland




2006


“They Call Me…”
Music Video for Rapper Napalm
-Aired on The Box National-
Den Haag, Holland

“Wolf & Pack”
Designed and Constructed Gallery/Shop Space
Spuistraat 232, Centrum
Amsterdam, Holland

“Opening”
Paintings, Drawings, and the Gallery
Inauguration of the Wolf & Pack Gallery
Spuistraat 232, Centrum
Amsterdam, Holland

“Atelierroute 2006”
Graphite Design, Oil paintings:
-Museum het Stroomgemaal-
Halfweg, Holland

“Sappho Nightclub”
Interior design and Construction
-Opening attended by the Mayor of Amsterdam-
Vijzelstraat 103 - Centrum
Amsterdam, Holland

“TRCP - De&<769;file&<769;”
Camera & DVD Edit for TRCP Modeling Agency
-Modefabrik - July 30-
Amsterdam, Holland




2005


“Atelierroute 2005”
Sculptural Installation, Graphite Design, Oil paintings:
-Museum het Stroomgemaal-
Halfweg, Holland

“Dalziel & Pascoe”
Technical Development / Support for Television Show
In Association with BBC 1 - London, England
Amsterdam, Holland

“Camel / Winston Cigarettes”
Video Advertisment for Convention
In Association with JT International (JTI) & RTC BV
Den Bosch, Holland

“Ludacris – Album Release Party”
Amsterdam Production / 3rd Camera Man
In Association with Def Jam South & Disturbing The Peace,
Mtv America, D-Core Records – New York, New York – U.S.A.
Amsterdam / Zaandam, Holland

“Media Mirror”
EPK – Electronic Press Kit for Iflexions
In Association with Miljonair Beurs
Den Haag, Holland

“Castingline.nl”
Film and Edit Educational Program
In Association with Casting Line
Amsterdam, Holland

“Design For Film”
EPK – Electronic Press Kit – Hemmo Sportel
Amsterdam, Holland



2004


“Forte – Soul Farmer”
Electronic Press Kit - DVD
In Association with
Chatterbox Soul Music LTD. and
Boom! Boom! Productions
Chicago, Illinois – U.S.A.

“Kyoshi – The Quiet One”
Master Builder / Art Direction
For a Movie Set Production
In Association with Amsterdam Film Academie
and JACK en JACK Location Scouts
Amsterdam, Holland

“Rap-Battle – Freestyle Competition”
Camera Crew Coordinator / Art Direction
In Association with HOLLA –TV.COM
and THC Music
Amsterdam, Holland

“Modern Warrior”
Sculptural Installation: The Catacomb Studio
In Association with Insomnia Productions
Amsterdam, Holland

“Atelierroute 2004”
Sculptural Installation, Graphite Design, Oil paintings:
-Museum het Stroomgemaal-
Halfweg, Holland

“The Mini-Bar”
Master Artist (Conceived Concept)/ Master Builder:
In Association with ID&T
-Mysteryland Dance Festival-
Amsterdam, Holland

“CIAFF: Canadian International Annual
Film/Video Festival-2004”
Conceptual Art Films:
“Visions” & “Love Into Hate Into Love”
Vancouver, Canada

“Urban Music Awards”
Press Interviews and Award Documentation
In Association with HOLLA-TV.COM
London, England



2003


“Java Jive Cafe”
Floor Plan and Equipment Design:
In Association with Starbucks Coffee tm
Glenview Park Center – 2400 Chestnut Avenue
Glenview, Illinois – U.S.A.

“Forte – Soul Farmer”
Graphite and Graphic Design:
Band Logo, Album cover and CD layout
In Association with Chatterbox Soul Music LTD.
and Boom! Boom! Productions
Chicago, Illinois – U.S.A.

"Kees de Jongen” - Feature Film -
Casting Crew Member / Assistant Production
In Association with Sigma Pictures
Amsterdam, Holland

"Wo Haw Ene Sen?"
Camera and Editing for African Hour
Television - Amsterdam 2 (A2)
In Association with Magic Sandwich Studios
and Amster / Africa Productions
Amsterdam, Holland

“Atelierroute 2003”
Sculptural Installation, Graphite Design, Photos, Oil paintings:
-Museum het Stroomgemaal-
Halfweg, Holland

“Forte – Album Release Party”
Art Installation / Production
In association with Chatterbox Soul Music LTD.
and Boom! Boom! Productions
at the Cubby Bear – W. Addison
Chicago, Illinois

“Hog-Wild Music Festival”
Art Installation / Production
In Association with Boom! Boom! Productions
At Hogheads McDunnas – Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, Illinois

"CIAFF: Canadian International Annual
Film/Video Festival"
Conceptual Documentary: “After Sparta”
Vancouver, Canada



2002


“Atelierroute 2002”
Sculptural Installation, Graphite Design, Photos, Oil paintings:
-Museum het Stroomgemaal-
Halfweg, Holland

“In Tension”
Performance Art: Pershing Square - Fifth St. & Hill St.
Los Angeles, California - U.S.A.

“Bocca Dei Lupo”
Screenplay / Script
Copyright 2002: Writers Guild of Hollywood
Los Angeles, California - U.S.A.

“Neolaia: Fresh Faces In Art”
Sculptural Installation and Graphite Design
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center - 168 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois - U.S.A.

“Equinox Ritual”
Performance Art: Cherokee Reservation
Cherokee, North Carolina – U.S.A.

"CIAFF: Canadian International Annual
Film/Video Festival"
Video of Preformance: "In Tension"
Vancouver, Canada



2001

“Fusion Cycle”
Sculptural Installation: Vetter Gebow Expo--Amsterdam, Holland

“Noel Dimitrios Stavropoulos”
Lecture on Recent Works: 1998-2001
Studio Arts Center International--Florence, Italy

“Molon Labe”
Multi-Media Installation: Gerrit Rietveld Academie
Amsterdam, Holland

“Spartan Aesthetic”
Sculptural Installation and Graphite Design:
Bonelli Arte Contemporanea--Via Corrado--Mantova, Italy

“Graph-itti”
Lecture on Graphite Design and Drafting:
Studio Arts Center International--Florence, Italy

“Ancient Voices”
Performance Art: Greek and Armenian Orthodox Churches--Jaffa, Israel

“This is Art, Real Art”
Performance Art: Bimhaus--Oudeschanskade--Amsterdam, Holland

“Breathe”
Performance Art: CANE--London, England



2000


“Elements” and “Unity”
Installation: 023 Gallery--Fred Roeskestraat--Amsterdam, Holland


“Good into Bad into Good” and “Axis”
Performance and Installation: N-Gebow Expo--Amsterdam, Holland

“Mystra”
Performance Art: Agia Sophia--Mystra--Lakonia, Greece

“Nefertiti” and “Visions”
Graphite Design and Video Installation: Vetter Gebow Expo
Amsterdam, Holland



1999


“Statif” Exhibition
Installation: Haarlemeerstraat--Amsterdam, Holland

“In-Genius” and “In-Decision”
Installation: N-Gebow Expo--Amsterdam, Holland

“Dream Catcher” and “Home”
Installation & Photography: Open Dag--Fred Roeskestraat
Amsterdam, Holland

“Superstition”
Performance Art: Get Down Club--Korte Leidsedwarsstraat
Amsterdam, Holland



1998


“Recent Works: 1996-1998”
Multi Media: Studio Arts Center International Gallery
Via San Gallo--Florence, Italy

“Stavropoulos, Beel, Bolgdonovic”
Multi Media: Art Fiction Gallery--Via dell’ Oche
Florence, Italy

“Jam-B”
Performance Art: Be-Bop Club--Via dei Servi
Florence, Italy



1997


“Lochness”
Installation: Via de’Benci--Florence, Italy

“The Underground”
Installation: Via dei Cimatori--Florence, Italy

“Leonidas”
Marble Sculpture: Central Piazza--Pietrasanta, Italy

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Artist Publications



“The Gerrit Rietveld Annual”
Graduation Publication--Rietveld Academie
Amsterdam, Holland
2001

“Studio Art Center International”
Newsletter- Issue 26 (Fall)
Florence, Italy - New York, New York- U.S.A.
2001

“Roeden 1800”
“Atelierroute 2002” Opening Review/ Interview - Haarlemmerliede News
Haarlemmerliede, Zwanenburg, &
Halfweg, Holland
2002

"Atelierroute 2002; Heel Veel Enthousiaste
Bezoekers Tijdens Driedaags
Kunstenaarsfestijn"
Opening Review/ About the Artist - Witte Weekblad News
Zwanenburg, Halfweg, Vijfhuizen en Omliggende Plaatsen
Holland
2002

“HMCC to Feature Exhibit Showcasing
The Work of Young Greek Americans”
“Neolaia: Fresh Faces In Art”- Opening Announcement
The Greek Star Newspaper - Issue 4218
Chicago, Illinois - U.S.A.
2002

"Museum Piece; Young Greek Artists"
"Neolaia: Fresh Faces In Art"- Opening Anouncment
Chicago Sun-Times/ Weekend Plus- July 12, 2002
Chicago, Illinois - U.S.A.
2002

"Neolaia"
Interviews - Hellenic Heartbeat
WFBT Channel 23; Aired -July 14, 2002 - Pt. 1
July 21, 2002 - Pt.2 ~ July 28, 2002 - Pt. 3
Chicago, Illinois - U.S.A.
2002

“Through an Artist’s Eye”
Highlights From The Hellenic Museum’s Exhibit (Neolaia)
Chicago Greek Circle – Fall Issue – vol.2 / no.2
Chicago, Illinois – U.S.A.
2002

"Star Award"
Presented by the CIAFF
November 27 - "In Tension" - Video
Vancouver, Canada
2002

"Atelierroute 2003; Heel Veel Enthousiaste
Bezoekers Tijdens Driedaags
Kunstenaarsfestijn"
Opening Review/ About the Artist - Witte Weekblad News
Zwanenburg, Halfweg, Vijfhuizen en Omliggende Plaatsen
Holland
2003

"Star Award"
Presented by the CIAFF
November 27 - "Epita Sparti (After Sparta)" - Film
Vancouver, Canada
2003


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Artist Collections



Walz Foundation
Chicago, IL - USA

Temple Collection
Chicago, IL - USA

Sam Cockrell
Chicago, IL - USA

Chris Forte
Chicago, IL - USA

Chatter Box Soul Music LTD
Chicago, IL - USA

Boom! Boom! Productions
Chicago, IL - USA

LeRoy Collection,
Evanston, IL - USA

Glenview Park District
Glenview, IL - USA

Professer E. Tyner,
Glenview, IL - USA

Cherokee Reservation
Cherokee, N. Carolina
USA

Schineberg Foundation
Los Angeles, CA - USA

Julie Gill
Oakland, CA - USA

Master P. Beel
Florence, Italy
EUROPE

Master J. Maidoff (SACI)
Florence, Italy - EUROPE

Brigli Collection
Italian Counsulate
Rome, Italy - EUROPE

Lugt Collection
Amsterdam, Holland
EUROPE

O. van Heijningen
Amsterdam, Holland
EUROPE

Andreakos Collection
Sparta, Lakonia, Greece
EUROPE

Prevanas Family
Skala, Lakonia, Geece
EUROPE

B. Fazio Collection
London, England
EUROPE

David Ross
Jeruselum, Israel

CIAFF Archives
Vancouver, Canada


For further information
Contact Noel D. Stavropoulos
molonlabe300@lycos.com
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