At COSMOS LAC, our collaborations with artists hold a special place in our hearts — artists who dare to go against social conventions and follow their dreams without compromise.
In the COSMOS-verse, we celebrate color, innovation, and the transformative power of art. Through this column, we open a window into the world of creators who bring color and imagination to our grey cities. From graffiti artists and illustrators to carpenters and ceramists, we aspire to showcase the diversity of contemporary art and inspire more people to express themselves and follow their own creative paths.
We begin with an artist who loves the night. His works are so distinctive that they reveal his identity on their own — a creator who magically transforms the urban landscape into a canvas full of stories.
o erasths ths nyxtas
It all started for him during his high school years. As he recalls: “A friend gave me a bag full of used spray cans. They were almost empty, yet still had a bit of color left to share. And they did — not only to the walls, but mainly to me.”
His first encounter with street culture and graffiti came in 2009, and ever since, he hasn’t stopped creating on the city’s walls. That experience became the spark that led him to study Fine Arts and dedicate himself to the visual arts.
According to him, his art is a continuous dialogue with the city — its past and its present. “A pink moon, a tear, a flower — that’s who I am, and that’s what I offer to the streets of the city.”
When I ask him how he came up with his artistic name, he smiles:
“The name was originally the title of a comic I was writing. Later, I started painting its main character on the streets, and eventually, it became my identity. The comic was never finished, but the name stayed.”
Where does your inspiration come from? I ask. Is there a particular spot in the city you’ve set your eyes on for your next work? “My inspiration comes from the everyday moments I live — but mostly from the night and its scents. I can’t pick a single spot. During a simple walk through the city, I notice so many places where I’d love to see one of my pieces. There are too many to remember them all.”
His favorite color is pink — something that’s immediately visible when you look at his work. His favorite film is City of God, and his favorite director is Wes Anderson — and it’s easy to see why.
You can follow him on Instagram at o_erasths_ths_nyxtas to stay up to date with his exhibitions and unique sculptures. At the moment, you can find him at Delirium Athens Gallery in Neos Kosmos.
