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Fotis in his Studio
D.N.A. Oil on Canvas 40” x 40”
in this spirit, he paints abstractions
of tribal days,
explorations of the universe,
and scenes of
maritime beauty.
of the audience. While certain paintings are direct, many
remain very abstract, containing sophisticated motifs in a
powerful swirling chaos out of which pours the beauty of life.
His creative process plays out in stages, each one forming
a quality of the finished piece. Painting with a palette knife,
Galanopoulos applies the oil paint heavily and intuitively,
creating the chaotic energy that forms the foundation of his
work. Thereafter, he brings to the canvas a sense of order
and meaning, like the calm that arises after a powerful
storm.
His creative life has been influenced by the archetypes
of Greek mythology, the totemic imagery of indigenous
Americans, and time in the form of the passing seasons.
Galanopoulos exhibits his work frequently around Greece,
Cyprus, and the United States. He has also enjoyed several
artist profiles on Greek television. He works out of his
studios in Drama and in Heraklion on Crete.
Website: www.Art-Mine.com/ArtistPage/Fotis_Galanopoulos.aspx
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