THE HELLENIC AMERICAN UNION presents the visual arts group exhibition entitled The Silent Language of Plants, curated by Nina Fragopoulou. The exhibition opened on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Hellenic American Union Galleries and will last till April 14, 2025. Thirty acclaimed visual artists present works inspired by the beauty and magic of the natural world, opening a creative dialogue between art and the public science of plants. Through paintings, sculptures, photography, video, and installations, the participating artists seek to highlight the unparalleled role of plants and their ongoing contribution to the balance of nature, while reinforcing the sense of responsibility for the protection of our natural world. This exhibition showcases both the beauty and biological significance of plants, as well as their responses to an environment that is constantly deteriorating under the impact of the climate crisis.

As the exhibition’s curator and Marine Biology PhD, Nina Fragopoulou, aptly notes: “Overall, the contribution of plants to art has a long and rich history and continues to be a significant part of contemporary artistic creation. Artists design plants to serve as a field of study for botanists, ecologists, physiologists, and doctors in the development of medicines. Whether for their symbolic and aesthetic value or their role in everyday life and the creation of a specific emotional atmosphere, plants are an integral part of many artworks, while many artists draw inspiration from contemporary ecological issues related to plants.
The silence of plants is not merely the absence of sound, but a form of existence that invites the viewer to attune to the invisible signs and quiet messages that plants send us, offering a new dimension to our perception of nature and the world around us. With their silent strength, plants remind us of the interdependence of all forms of life and convey a message of solidarity and respect for the Earth and our future.”

An online catalog will be available as part of the exhibition. Exhibition texts by: Nina Fragopoulou & Dionissia Diakoumi, Art Historian – Curator, Gounaropoulos Museum

Participating artists:
Io Angeli, Tzeni Antonopoulou, Annita Argiroiliopoulou, Panagiotis Daramaras, Martha Dimitropoulou,
Thalassini Douma, Efi Fouriki, , Marios Fournaris, Marina Genadieva, Nikos Giavropoulos, Miltos Golemas,
Marion Inglessi, Marigo Kassi, Rob Kesseler, Panagiotis Koulouras, Vassiliki Lefkaditi, Aggeliki Loi,
Alexandros Maganiotis, Michalis Manousakis, Kyriaki Mavrogeorgi, Christina Mitrentse, Antonia Papatzanaki,
Konstantinos Patsios, Nikos Podias, Ifigenia Sdoukou, Nadia Skordopoulou, George Stamatakis,
Maro Theodorou, Chrysa Vergi, Andreas Vousouras.

Exhibition duration March 17-April 14, 2025
Hellenic American Union Galleries (Massalias 22, Athens)
Monday-Friday: 12:00-20:00, Saturday: 10:00-14:00, Closed on Sunday. Admission is free.

For information Hellenic American Union Cultural Affairs: Tel: 2103680052, or visit the site here

Parallel events/talks:

Wednesday, March 19, at 18:30: “Through a different lens – Collaboration in Art & Science”, Rob Kesseler, Visual Artist, Emeritus Professor of Art, Design & Science at Central Saint Martins, London. The lecture will be in English with no interpretation.
Thursday, April 3, at 18:30: “We, the climate crisis and plants”, George Karabourniotis, Emeritus Professor, Department of Plant Production Science, Agricultural University of Athens. “Colors and perfumes”, Yiannis Manetas, Emeritus Professor, Department of Biology, University of Patras.

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