ABOUT IAO GALLERY

THE NAME

'Iao' (pronounced - ahy-oh) is a Gnostic word. It is believed this word is the one which the aeon Sophia (Wisdom) spoke that created the universe. Therefore, it is a word of wisdom and creation... Furthermore, it is also related to the biblical quote of "I am Alpha and Omega"...

THE VISION

Since the inception of Iao Gallery, it has been the vision of its creators to create a space that educates, inspires, entertains and makes accessible the world of art to the grand public.  With the varied talents of its contributors Iao Gallery fulfills that vision offering unique and poetic ways in which the artists express themselves, their ideas, feelings and opinions.  It is through the ideal of creation that Iao Gallery was founded upon and from which it will continue to grow...