Elias Papanikolaou | Painting Sonnets

Luminous landscapes and Mediterranean scenes are depicted in contrast with dark backgrounds where silhouettes are standing waiting for something unexpected to help them escape from everyday life. While the clean geometry and solid colors give a sense of calmness, the details betray the intense motion generated by the wind and rain. The work is characterized by a peaceful balance of contrasts.

Elias Papanikolaou was born in 1974 in Athens, Greece. He studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts (1991–1997) under Nikos Kessanlis. He made his first solo exhibition during his senior year in gallery Artio. Other solo exhibitions followed at galleries: Zoumboulakis (2000), Titanium (2006), Astrolavos (2009), Melanithros (2011). He has participated in numerous group exhibitions, auctions and art projects. His works are in private, museums, and corporate collections. He lives and works in Athens. [Biography updated on: 24/5/2012]