By Nijole Darroch
Having come to live in Cyprus, I constantly interview Cypriots. I am always interested in listening to their life stories, because through them I learn a lot more about this country and its people. The stories of each person I meet are always unique.
Yesterday, while passing by the Agia Napa Sculpture Park, I saw a lonely sculptor, carving his works from stone. I asked Colin to stop as I wanted to chat with this artist.
The conversation went easily, because I can speak several languages. Alexandros is a man of Greek-Georgian origin. He lived in Greece for many years, and seven years ago he came to Cyprus and adapted life style here. During all these years in the country he created many Art works around.
When he took off his work gas mask, Poseidon seemed to appear in front of my eyes. In Greek mythology, he is the God of Olympus, the Lord of the seas. One of the most important Gods of Olympus was worshipped as the Lord of the seas. In my mind, I thought that Poseidon had many lives, and now was reincarnated into an earthly staying human and became a talented artist. After all, miracles happen if we believe in them.
Even the man’s appearance reminded me of the Lord of the Seas. Long, wavy hair and a beard sprinkled with light stone dust looked fantastic. He had an intelligent look in his face. A slender, long body, staying strong and fit, because hammering stones all his life. And piercing large eyes in my subconscious immediately identified and seen him as a “Poseidon”. 
The theme of Alexandros works was also related to water and the sea. Almost every work had a water installation and fountains. Currently, the man undertook to make 10 sculptures at once, which will stay in the Sculpture Park. Alexandros also receives many individual orders. His works are scattered throughout Cyprus.
“Poseidon” has gold fingers, and is capable of creating many beautiful things. I was curious and happy to interview this talented man, who not only makes sculptures, but also paints pictures wonderfully. Alexandros does not call himself a sculptor or a painter. He said that he adores what he does. And he does it with all his heart, because he loves it.
Alexandros also surprised me when he spoke a few sentences in Lithuanian language, having learned that I am originally from Lithuania. Next week we will visit him again at Sculpture park with my relatives from Lithuania and we will all admire the final result of his work. Nice acquaintance.
