Ilirian Shima

I always had the impression that when the shapes emerged they were untamed, liberated.

The Sculptor

I always had the impression that when the shapes merged they were untamed, liberated.
They contained something that I was lacking, the sense o security and migrating force.
They wanted to reach something, somewhere and someone to meet.

They had prepared an important meeting.
The meeting took place in the temple of art.They new well what they were doing.
They knew very well that I would be passing by and perhaps flirt with an ancient goddess
as a classic lover.

Suddenly, I find myself surroundet by shapes as witnesses.
I knew it was a ritual, the mystery of baptism.
I was then baptised and ordained a sculptor.

I was reborn. For the first time I left their power penetrate
in my up to now exhausted existence.

I heard they voice.
I felt safe, I realised my energy.
I understood the Light and Shadow.
I understood shading.

And this was the first contact with myself.

I always had the impression that when the shapes merged they were untamed, liberated.
They contained something that I was lacking, the sense o security and migrating force.
They wanted to reach something, somewhere and someone to meet.

They had prepared an important meeting.
The meeting took place in the temple of art.They new well what they were doing.
They knew very well that I would be passing by and perhaps flirt with an ancient goddess
as a classic lover.

Suddenly, I find myself surroundet by shapes as witnesses.
I knew it was a ritual, the mystery of baptism.
I was then baptised and ordained a sculptor.

I was reborn. For the first time I left their power penetrate
in my up to now exhausted existence.

I heard they voice.
I felt safe, I realised my energy.
I understood the Light and Shadow.
I understood shading.

And this was the first contact with myself.

About me:

Born in Tirana, Albania on 7 December 1964. I came for the first time in Greece in 1991, with
a view to acquaint ancient Greek art. I have my own studio where I create, get inspired, and
work daily on something new. I use different materials such as marble, wood, ceramic, metal
and synthetic materials.

Education:
1989 – Higher School University “Fine Arts” in Tiranna – Marketing Degree “Sculptor”
1983 – Art School Of Tiranna – “Jordan Misja”

Languages:
Albanian, Greek, English

Awards & Personal Exhibitions

Awards

2018	Monument of Homer in IOS Island Greece
2017	Honorary praise (fourth) in the competition for construction sculpture for aesthetic improvement and landscaping of the Square March, at the entrance of the marina of Kos
2016	Within the first five in the contest memorial Republic and Resistance
2012	Win the first place in the contest for the erection of the monument to 100 years of independence in the town of Lushnja
2006	Create the known system “The Sound Of Art”

Personal Exhibitions:

2022	Kea (Tzia), Gallery “Voukariani”
2019	Exhibition, Paris, France
2018	“AQUARIUM”, Lavrio, Athens
2016	Athens, Art Zone 42 (12 May- 4 June) Topic: “Confession”
2014	Tirana, Exhibition in National Gallery of Tirana (29 May - 30 June), Topic: “Farajon”
2008	Athens, Gallery "Monohoros"
2007	Kea (Tzia), Gallery “Voukariani”
2006	“Titanium” Athens, Topic: Ilir Gallery
2004	“Aenaon” Athens, Topic: “Erolithic”
2002	“Helexpo” Athens, Topic: “Caravan”, Honorary Participation
2001	“Teny” Athens, Topic: “Zoom”
1999	Athens Gallery “Olga Georgandea”
*From 1991	until now I have taken part in many group exhibitions