ROOTS of APOLLO - version 1
New 3D created sculpture art by Spiros Gratsias, very unique limited edition. H 18 cm, Ø 16 cm, 380 grams
“From the roots of memory and the abundance of Olive Trees the soul of Naxoscarries the soil on which “The Portara* rises into eternity.”
The Portara, or the entrance to the former temple of Apollo had been created from Naxos white marble already during the 6th century B.C.
The temple was partially built but local wars destroyed it and later locals carried some marble away for their own homes. Today it is a sacred location from where visitors enjoy beautiful sunsets and the boat traffic on the Mediterranean Sea.
Created in collaboration with Michalis Olympios 3D Printing Services
New 3D created sculpture art by Spiros Gratsias, very unique limited edition. H 18 cm, Ø 16 cm, 380 grams
“From the roots of memory and the abundance of Olive Trees the soul of Naxoscarries the soil on which “The Portara* rises into eternity.”
The Portara, or the entrance to the former temple of Apollo had been created from Naxos white marble already during the 6th century B.C.
The temple was partially built but local wars destroyed it and later locals carried some marble away for their own homes. Today it is a sacred location from where visitors enjoy beautiful sunsets and the boat traffic on the Mediterranean Sea.
Created in collaboration with Michalis Olympios 3D Printing Services
New 3D created sculpture art by Spiros Gratsias, very unique limited edition. H 18 cm, Ø 16 cm, 380 grams
“From the roots of memory and the abundance of Olive Trees the soul of Naxoscarries the soil on which “The Portara* rises into eternity.”
The Portara, or the entrance to the former temple of Apollo had been created from Naxos white marble already during the 6th century B.C.
The temple was partially built but local wars destroyed it and later locals carried some marble away for their own homes. Today it is a sacred location from where visitors enjoy beautiful sunsets and the boat traffic on the Mediterranean Sea.
Created in collaboration with Michalis Olympios 3D Printing Services
Spiros Gratsias was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. Spiros is an engineer, designer, artist, illustrator, screen and fiction writer. He is the screenwriter of the award-winning short film animation “Inverse” based on a story from his book Rootless Roots. He has also written the historical fiction The C Enigma published on Amazon in 2014, and his latest 2022 novel Unyielding Destiny a crime fiction. In his professional life, he was a Research and Development executive with over forty years’ experience in the aerospace and consumer goods industry. Spiros lives in Athens and the island of Naxos, Greece and devotes much of his time to painting, illustrating and writing.