Moralis's love-related subjects recall the archetypal couple, Adam and Eve. His imposing sculptural ensembles -with their clear-cut outlines, intense, finely carved curves, well-calculated gaps and masterful compositional balance- become nostalgic symbols of harmony and serenity.1 As noted by architect T. Zoumboulakis, Moralis's sculptural work in the first decade of the new century originated in the summer of 2003, during one of the discussions the two men held in the artist's Aegina workshop on the various architectural and sculptural elements inherent in Moralis's painting. "Our conversation led to identifying these elements and transferring them on metal; from colour to strict monochrome; from the flat surface of the canvas to three-dimensional works, large free-standing pieces of sculpture made according to the artist's instructions."2

1. M. Lambraki-Plaka, "The Monumental Sculptures of Yannis Moralis" in Moralis, Extensions exhibition catalogue, Zoumboulakis Galleries, Athens 2004.
2. Preface to the Moralis, Extensions exhibition catalogue, Zoumboulakis Galleries, Athens 2004.