Kostas Seremetis Merges Pop Culture Animations in New 'Signal' Exhibition

Taking place at HWV8 Berlin.

Following the launch of his The All Mighty hardcover book, New York-based artist, sculptor, and filmmaker, Kostas Seremetis, continues his exploration of archetypes in comic book art and animation cartoons at HVW8 Berlin.

Seremitis’ Signal exhibition, presented by Carhartt, displays a collection of graffiti art canvases featuring the pop culture figures Pink Panther, Bart Simpson, Garfield, Odie, Mickey Mouse, Felix the Cat, and more.

“These superheroes and cartoons are like modern-day mythology that everyone can relate to. Just like the ancient Greek gods and goddesses that are still prominent in present-day society,” Seremetis discussed in an exclusive interview with HYPEBEAST. “I’m constantly jamming and mixing these characters while having a dialogue with them. I’m obeying this feeling that I have when painting.”

For his new show, Seremetis shares a short blurb explaining the nature of the overlapping spraypaint characters who arrive from their respective worlds and meet on his canvas.

“An aerosol Adventure of gratifications.
Mixing Pigments is Sorcery.
Painting is a Love Buzz.
Cartoons, and Comic book Characters are all strangers by nature.
Bart is Mischief.
Pink Panther is Philosophy.
Snoopy is a Healer.
One Signal to Modulate another Signal.“

Seremetis’ exhibition at HVW8 Berlin is now open to the public and will run until April 16.

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
Linienstraße 161,
10115 Berlin, Germany

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Kostas Seremetis (@kseremetis)

Elsewhere in art, Nick Doyle subverts American consumerism in “Ruin.”

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Jan Kaláb’s Multi-Paneled Paintings Imbue a Sense of Hope

Jan Kaláb’s Multi-Paneled Paintings Imbue a Sense of Hope

The artist is showcasing his first solo exhibition in Brazil.

Nick Doyle Subverts American Consumerism in "Ruin"

Nick Doyle Subverts American Consumerism in "Ruin"

Catch the exhibition at Perrotin Paris until May 28.

Studio Visits: All Seeing Seneca
Sales

Studio Visits: All Seeing Seneca

Presented by Coinbase
The enigmatic illustrator and lead artist behind Bored Ape Yacht Club on her work, the future of NFTs and the perception of digital art.

Charlie Roberts Channels His Canine Muse in ‘Hammer Work’

Charlie Roberts Channels His Canine Muse in ‘Hammer Work’

Eight bronze sculptures made in conjunction with Case Studyo.

Jong Won Rhee’s New Book Captures the Beauty in South Korea’s Unadorned Fringes

Jong Won Rhee’s New Book Captures the Beauty in South Korea’s Unadorned Fringes

‘Solitudes of Human Places’ is published by Edition Patrick Frey.


Art Basel Has Named Its New Paris Fair

Art Basel Has Named Its New Paris Fair

Along with three key organizers for the burgeoning event.

Kara Joslyn Presents "This Is Hardcore" at Perrotin

Kara Joslyn Presents "This Is Hardcore" at Perrotin

On view in New York until April 16.

“Beyond King Tut” Will Transport Audiences 3,000 Years in the Past

“Beyond King Tut” Will Transport Audiences 3,000 Years in the Past

The new immersive exhibition is made by National Geographic and will open this summer in Boston and Washington D.C.

Easy Otabor and Adeshola Makinde Discuss Identity and Intention within Art
Sales

Easy Otabor and Adeshola Makinde Discuss Identity and Intention within Art

Presented by In The Know
Discover the creatives shaping the future of Chicago’s scene in the new episode of ‘Forever Emerging.’

Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe Painting Goes to Auction For Estimated $200 Million USD

Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe Painting Goes to Auction For Estimated $200 Million USD

‘Shot Sage Blue Marilyn’ is poised to become the most expensive 20th-century artwork to sell at auction.

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.

Looks like you’re using an ad-blocker

We charge advertisers instead of our readers. Support us by whitelisting our site.

Whitelist Us

How to Whitelist Us

screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Under “Pause on this site” click “Always”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock Plus icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Block ads on – This website” switch off the toggle to turn it from blue to gray.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlocker Ultimate icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Switch off the toggle to turn it from “Enabled on this site” to “Disabled on this site”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the Ghostery icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the “Ad-Blocking” button at the bottom. It will turn gray and the text above will go from “ON” to “OFF”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the UBlock Origin icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the large blue power icon at the top.
  3. When it turns gray, click the refresh icon that has appeared next to it or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the icon of the ad-blocker extension installed on your browser.You’ll usually find this icon in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. You may have more than one ad-blocker installed.
  2. Follow the instructions for disabling the ad blocker on the site you’re viewing.You may have to select a menu option or click a button.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.