Fotis Galanopoulos | Escape Atolls

The reality of our time tends to resemble a collective illusion. The truth of the world’s merchants is imposed. Priorities, cruelties and entities are regulated. But what happens to the unpredictable? When volcanoes give birth to the beauty of the world from the depths of the sea? There, where the “Escape Atolls” meet with people’s questioning of another reality. An escape to a place elsewhere, where the artist’s freedom of expression opens horizons of dialogue with everyone, on a journey as different as the expansion of our imagination. “What we call a sincere work of art is that which is endowed with enough power to give reality to an illusion”, said Max Jacob. Fotis Galanopoulos’ encounters with the public take place where he has something to say. Where trust has been cultivated with restless spirits....more

Fotis Galanopoulos was born in Drama, Greece. He is a painter and his works are exhibited in art galleries all over the world. He has published three poetry collections that combine writing with painting. [Biography updated on: 26/4/2017]