Phoenix Athens proudly presents ANEMOI, a solo exhibition featuring paintings by American artist Ian Hagarty.

The exhibition draws inspiration from the Greek gods of wind: Boreas, Notus, Eurus and Zephyrus. These mythological figures provide a symbolic framework for Hagarty’s exploration of the invisible yet powerful forces that move through and shape our contemporary world. The works combine traditional painting materials—oil, acrylic, and airbrush with digital processes and manipulations to include scanning, photography, simulation, printing, and generative AI.

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The mixed media works were modified and expanded throughout the duration of the artist’s residency in the gallery space at Phoenix Athens, echoing the ever-shifting, intangible subjects they address. While being informed by Hagarty's interactions with the public, this process also reflects Hagarty's studio and teaching practice as one that is remains highly interactive and engaged in public discourse.

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A professor of painting at Marshall University, Ian Hagarty’s artwork has been exhibited widely throughout the United States and Europe in both public and private institutions, and international art fairs. In addition to his role as professor at Marshall, Hagarty, also serves as Program Director for the Kentucky Institute for International Study (KIIS) Italy Winter study abroad program.