Bleeps.gr
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Bleeps.gr is the pseudonym used by the Greek artist whose initials are BK(Beta Kappa)and his crew. Bleeps.gr performs political Street art
, artivism, paintings and installations
. Most of his works can be seen in Athens, but a number of others can be found in cities and rural areas around Greece and Europe.
Bleeps.gr started doing Street art during the period(2003–2005) he was in Bristol
UK, where he got familiar with the local underground scene.
In the streets some of the projects refer to classical Greek art interpreted to postmodern era. Others to the foundations of inner self ,childhood,purity and innocence.
The foundations of “perception” are also explored by attempting to use the subjects as protagonists in obscure events. On the other hand the aim is at disputing the aesthetic standards especially the ones related to consumerism.
The goal overall is to raise issues concerning conventions (eg religion
, politics
,monetary system, consumerism
etc).
The procedure of creating starts as an initial idea which accepts historical and philosophical elements in order to lead to its final shape.
When all that comes to the stage of being materialized impulse with mathematics are combined.
Street art
Street art is any art developed in public spaces — that is, "in the streets" — though the term usually refers to unsanctioned art, as opposed to government sponsored initiatives...
, artivism, paintings and installations
Installation art
Installation art describes an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space. Generally, the term is applied to interior spaces, whereas exterior interventions are often called Land art; however, the boundaries between...
. Most of his works can be seen in Athens, but a number of others can be found in cities and rural areas around Greece and Europe.
Bleeps.gr started doing Street art during the period(2003–2005) he was in Bristol
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
UK, where he got familiar with the local underground scene.
In the streets some of the projects refer to classical Greek art interpreted to postmodern era. Others to the foundations of inner self ,childhood,purity and innocence.
The foundations of “perception” are also explored by attempting to use the subjects as protagonists in obscure events. On the other hand the aim is at disputing the aesthetic standards especially the ones related to consumerism.
The goal overall is to raise issues concerning conventions (eg religion
Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
, politics
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
,monetary system, consumerism
Consumerism
Consumerism is a social and economic order that is based on the systematic creation and fostering of a desire to purchase goods and services in ever greater amounts. The term is often associated with criticisms of consumption starting with Thorstein Veblen...
etc).
The procedure of creating starts as an initial idea which accepts historical and philosophical elements in order to lead to its final shape.
When all that comes to the stage of being materialized impulse with mathematics are combined.