The Petal Drift brings calm to the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre - Bank of Cyprus

The Petal Drift brings calm to the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

Markos K. Christodoulou uses digital art to create visual works that offer moments of peace and spiritual relief

The Wall Gallery continues its dedicated mission on the exterior walls of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre. Its aim is to improve the living environment for patients, while also showcasing the work of contemporary artists active in Cyprus. The Wall Gallery initiative transforms a treatment centre into a permanent space for visual art. It raises cancer awareness while offering optimism to patients. The artworks hosted at The Wall Gallery follow the guidelines of a therapeutic environment study prepared by the non-profit organisation ABR - Alternative Brains Rule, with the generous and ongoing support of the Bank of Cyprus.

Through his work, Markos K. Christodoulou draws inspiration from nature’s organic forms and the vastness of the scientific world, creating a visual journey of mental tranquility. His three compositions, full of subtlety and harmony, offer a gentle invitation to pause, breathe and rediscover the serenity that so often eludes us. Using technology and digital art, Markos transforms the image into a space of acceptance and rest.

Markos K. Christodoulou is an acclaimed artist of Cypriot origin with a long-standing engagement in interdisciplinary art. Living with a serious neuro-immunological condition, his work reflects the deep need for balance and calm amidst life's challenges. His work has been exhibited internationally are celebrated for seamlessly blending science, technology and visual art into emotionally resonant experiences. 

The Wall Gallery is a local initiative that highlights the role of culture in health, demonstrating the impact of art on physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. It enhances therapeutic environments, transforming them into warm, supportive spaces that promote recovery, while encouraging social inclusion and connection between patients, families and the wider community. It embraces a holistic approach to health, focusing on overall quality of life beyond the treatment of illness.

To date, The Wall Gallery has featured exhibitions by renowned photographers Silvio Augusto Rusmigo and Eugene Kitsios, as well as artworks by Constantinos Hadjidimitri, Alexia Tryfon, Simoni Filippou and Milenko Stevanovic.

Instagram: @thewallgallerycy

More information about the artist: www.mrkism.com / @mrk.ism (Instagram)