The Blue Trees in Chattanooga
Konstantin Dimopoulos is an internationally-recognized, Chattanooga-based artist and activist whose public installations, sculptures, and 2D work are created for raising awareness for environmental issues (such as ecocide of forests) and the country’s problem with homelessness.
Mr. Dimopoulos is back in the South after a trip to Denver, Co. where he created his well-recognized “The Blue Trees,” a publicly immersive installation. This would mark the 20th city Mr. Dimopoulos has impacted with his work. Other works include “The Purple Rain”, which compares the increase in homelessness to a downpour, and “The Barbed Wire Buddha,” demonstrating a juxtaposition of materialism and faith.
Mr. Dimopoulos and his family were exiled from his home country at an early age. This forced emigration affected him tremendously, leading him to travel the world for decades before settling down in Chattanooga.
More can be found on his website.
The Barbed Wire Buddha