A deserving artist, with brilliant works, with a pension as if in misery

Even though he has been paralyzed and in great difficulty for 13 years, Xenofon finds Kostaq in the studio he has improvised in his apartment.

The author of more than 150 works in about 60 years of creativity has returned to Çerçiz Square his work, the heroines Bule Naipi and Persefoni Kokëdhima.

At every step, Gori, as he is called in Gjirokastra, is accompanied by his wife, who shows the artist's sacrifices to put his soul into every creation.

Gori and his wife live on the minimum pension, even though the title of well-deserved artist is part of his pride, he still does not benefit from a special pension or disability.

His friend and contemporary Stefan Arseni says that Kostac's biggest worry is leaving his works of art to the mercy of fate.

Xenophon Kostaqi has produced more than 150 works in stone, wood, and bronze throughout his career. He seeks little attention not for himself, but for works of art in general. (A2 Televizion)