Solo exhibition by the painter Anastas Kostandini opens at the Pogradec Art Gallery

A solo exhibition by the painter Anastas Kostandini, entitled “Qyteti i Dehur” (The Intoxicated City), has opened at the Pogradec Art Gallery. The cycle comprises 50 works in pastel, in which the artist presents urban landscapes, memories and characters from everyday life, inspired by his hometown.

The writer Primo Shllaku described the exhibition as evidence of Anastas Kostandini’s creative maturity and a valuable contribution to Albanian art.

The composer Jani Papadhimitri, who lives and works in Canada, said that the painter has managed to preserve his artistic identity over the years, while the works in this cycle convey strong emotions and a special sense of nostalgia.

The artist himself explained that the title “Qyteti i Dehur” does not refer to the literal meaning of the word, but to the state of mind, the atmosphere and the memories that Pogradec has stirred in him over the years.

The writer Skënder Demolli also praised the works on display, stressing that they sensitively preserve the memory of Pogradec and demonstrate a mature artistic language.

The exhibition will remain open to the public at the Pogradec Art Gallery until 1 August. A.K./TemA