Alexander Karas Sculptor
/ Painter
/ Interior Designer
Studies, Training and Internships-
Leonardo DaVinci Scuolla - Florence Italy, Hans Gedeon Villiger
Nicoli Sculpture Studio - Cararra Italy , Carlos Nicoli
SGF Scultura- Apuane Alps , Mario Freundi
Santorini Greece, Acrotiri Archaeological Dig 1984
University of Haifa- Megiddo, Israel Archaeological Dig 1996
Elefsina Attica dig 2002- Architecture & City Planning of Ancient Greece
Medium - Italian Carrara Marble
Alexander in the world famous Nicoli Studio, Carrara Italy
Entrance to school in Florence
Start as a 65,000 pound block of Carrara marble Teacher Mario Freyundi adding finishing touch
Medium - Corinthian Alefropetro
Garden Scene with serpent- Loutraki Greece 1999 Chipping at a fountain SGM Sculttura, Italy
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Interior Design by Alexander
Overseas project
Loutraki Corinth Greece
Photo of Monastary overlooking Loutraki taken from Mt Geranias Sunset - roof top view of Gulf of Corinth
The Challenge- the clients home is located in a modern high rise 6 blocks from the sea, at the base
of Mt. Geranias. A two story modern penthouse with rooftop garden & pool planned for final phase,
where you can see off in the distance, ancient Acrocorinth, the original Corinthian church of the bible.
The modern elevator entrance delivers visitors directly into the living room.
The dual door entrance way to the winding
marble steps will be hand crafted to resemble an ancient stone gateway with bronze doors giving
the home an eclectic mix of high tech and ancient.
"Stairway & elevator shaft" - Beige marble winding steps - Stone installed with Bronze medallions & keystone
White Paros marble on landing marble flooring & doors installed
BEFORE AFTER
TWO STORY PENTHOUSE : Take the winding marble stairway to second floor OR ride the elevator from the living room
Elevator Entrance ( under construction )
into Living Room View from elevator towards Living Room
View towards both floors Entrance doors with finished stone work, keystone & bronze torchieres
View into future library & living room with Interior Keystone & Medialion Marble winding steps to 2nd level
stone fireplace ( below ) (Early under construction photo )
Luxury Masterbath with an ancient theme - hand made sink, mosaics 36x36 weight bearing glass- illuminated floor display for fun collectibles
Sculpting an eclectic ancient entrance way
Finishing cuts to receiver Entranceway waiting for 2 story Early MockUP of tree between 2 floors
for fitting of antique bronze medallion tree and framed art & frescos
HOW TO MAKE A KEYSTONE : Cut Stone to outside Dimensions, mark lettering and borders, gently carve out stone and create
dovetail receiver to interlock stone sections Left and Right of Keystone so that they become locked as a single architectural piece
mounted with steel rods and Delta 23 a very aggressive marble adhesive - as this is an active seismic region.
Fitting the dovetailed keystone to the stone horizontals Cutting vertical pillars to left and right sides of the door way Antique Bronze door knocker
Steel rods welded to steel frame insert into holes drilled in stone Massive steel plate door and 25 lb door handle Burnished door & massive bolts
HALF finished stone work Grinding a bank vault machine finish before bronze applique' Applying The Delta 23
Very Special Thanks to personal friends in Greece : Giannis & Soula Sarantaenas
Liason to Outsourcing & Building Materials AND
All my dear friends at LECOTEX PAINT MANUFACTURING
the absolute finest chemists and coating specialists! Call them at 27440 67438
Helping make this creative architectural project possible.
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Interior Design continued
PROJECT: Waterfront Rehab Interior & Outside triple deck
Custom Etched safety glass panels maximize waterview
Bringing the outdoors in
Proposed appearance of triple deck
Actual completed appearance
more interior designs ................coming soon !
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ART- continued
Medium - Heavy oil on canvas
Painting Commissioned 1998 -
Dr. Carl H. Stevens, Chancellor
Maryland Bible College & Seminary
Before any artist commences a work involving inspired imagery, involving the dimensions of past, present and future,
it is incumbent that the artist study and understand the subjects background, history, accomplishments, passions and future aspirations.
Without a 'performance completion deadline' to work under, the imagery and interplay of objects and composition within the painting
had been allowed to develop and steep over a period of several years. For that I am grateful.
Inspired, from a moment as Dr. Stevens studied scripture in the early 1990's, the position of the hand, the tilt of the head, the use of "light"
emanating from the pages of the Holy Bible reveals the seriousness and source of his motivation, inspiration, direction and drive.
Portrayed as a youthful pastor, painted "in time" perhaps 30 years ago. The aged books behind him depict future successes yet
chronicle His ministry goals and visions from "seed thoughts", to realities that ultimately transformed people from every walk of life
in over 150 countries around the world.
Imagery of the clock at "one minute to midnight" suggests a last call or urgency of the "12th hour" in biblical perspectives. The effective
and creative ministry outreaches ranging from " Bikers to Basketball ", are indeed,
a demonstration of Gods power and Love for a dying world.
As an artist who has for over 3 decades, co-labored with many churches and denominations from Catholic & Greek Orthodox to non-denominational
Christian faiths, traveling to remote desert missionary stations in the middle east, it has been an honor to capture the numerous challenges, successes, and
even the celebrated 75th and 100 year anniversaries of these devoted church groups.
In observing this particular church leader, I would summarize simply, by saying...
Led, by a humble & obedient Pastor, who has creatively reached the 'lost' on a global level.... I have appropriately titled this work
" THE VISIONS " Alexander Karas- 1998
Medium -Watercolor
"Tuscany Dusk" - Firenza Italy
"Palazzo Uffizi" - Firenza Italy
" The Ghost of the Stolen Tree House " Hopkins Creek , Maryland
" The Duomo" - Florence Italy
Mediums Avante Garde - Liquid Lucite
" A Cool tool suspension "
Mediums Avante Garde - Melted & Hand formed Plastic VHS cassettes
A Hot Harley Davidson
An Invitation to a Black Tie Video Awards Show
Hi Tech Structural DVD Furniture
more art to come