In Venice, Sculptor George Petrides Gives Greek History the Larger-Than-Life Treatment

“As someone who has spent most of my life outside of Greece and identifies as Greek-American, I've always been interested in my heritage,” says George Petrides. The Athens-born, New York-based sculptor splits his time between his homeland and the city that never sleeps, a dichotomy that leaves him free to approach his roots with endless curiosity. “I'm a Greek abroad exploring what makes modern Greece work….”