The beauty of calla lilies offers numerous interpretations. Is their shape like a wave
coming toward you, or is it like a trumpet calling out to you? Their silk white surface
and subtle lines gives rise to sensual or even sexual interpretations.
For this series I was inspired by the work of Robert Mapplethorpe and his master printer
Tom Baril.
Gregoris Mentzas leads a double life as an academic professor and a fine art photographer.His work focuses on the concepts of time and decay, tranquility and silence. He strives to capture serenity and encapsulate the ephemeral quality of calmness.
Awards 2016: Four Honourable Mentions in the 11th Annual Black & White Spider Awards 2016.
2016: Two Honourable Mentions in the International Photography Awards 2016 Competition
2016: One Nomination In The International Fine Art Photography Awards
2016: Three honourable mentions in the Moscow International Fotography Awards (MIFA).
2015: Honourable Mention in the Fine Art category at the Monochrome Awards.
2015: Three nominations in the 10th Annual Black and White Spider Awards.
2015: A bronze star award and six (6) honourable mentions in the 2015 International ND Photography Awards.
2015: Five (5) honourable awards in the 2015 IPA International Photography Awards.
2015: Three (3) nominations in the 2015 International Fine Art Photography Contest (FAPA 2015).
2015: Two silver and one bronze award and two honourable mentions in the PX3 International Photo Competition.
2014: Two Honourable Mentions in the International Black And White Photography Contest.
