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Taylor Graham presents CHROMA, an exhibition of new paintings by Archer Defterios shown alongside works by Theodoros Stamos. The pairing establishes a dialogue across generations of Greek-American Abstraction, linking the pioneering vision of Stamos to Defterios’ contemporary chapter in a lineage defined by light, color, and formal innovation.
Defterios’ paintings investigate the interplay of color, light, and texture, balancing density and space across each surface. Through layers of repetition and rhythm, form and contrast emerge - producing a sense of both motion and stillness. Each composition unfolds through horizon-like divisions, where color becomes both subject and structure.
For Defterios, exhibiting alongside Stamos represents a meaningful pairing of past and present. Stamos’ groundbreaking contributions to Postwar Abstraction have long been a source of inspiration, and this pairing not only honors that legacy but also positions Defterios as a new voice in a lineage defined by exploration, color, and light. This dialogue is deeply personal for Defterios.
Defterios notes, “It’s always an honor to show my work, but to do so beside Stamos, whose paintings have inspired me for years, is something I deeply value.” CHROMA marks the intersection of influence, inheritance, and contemporary vision.
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