Theodoros Stamos, tapestry rug, c. 1970s, Theodoros Stamos (American/Greek, 1922-1997), "Infinity Field Lefkada IV", #1976, sculpted pile wool in purples, greens and tans, in an Abstract Expressionist design, signed in weaving, label and weaver's mark to underside, approx. 85"l x 44"w

Provenance: The Collection of Litsa Tsitsera, New York

Notes/Literature: Stamos became interested in textile art and began a collaboration with Gloria Finn lasting from 1954 to 1963, producing hooked rugs and tapestries. Later in 1968 he reinvested in this field with the E. Charles Slatkin Inc. Galleries. In the book Theodorus Stamos 1922-1977, a Retrospective (Anna Kafetsi ed., National Gallery and Alexandros Soutzos Museum, 1997), other details are provided for the tapestries that were produced between 1970-1975 in the Infinity Fields style, especially from the Lefkada series. - Born in North Carolina, but of Greek descent, Litsa Tsitsera was a female pioneer in electrical engineering, starting her professional career in 1960s NYC working for the global electrochemical giant Vittorio de Nora. In addition to her professional life she was an avid supporter of the visual arts, building an impressive wide-ranging collection, and becoming patron to numerous living artists, particularly those of Greek descent, including Theodors Stamos, Chryssa, Michael Lekakis, Frank Minei, Ed Meneely, and Richards Ruben.

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