Lila Poppies
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 16"

Lila Poppies

Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 16"

African Sunset
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 16"

African Sunset

Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 16"

Paeonies
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 12"

Paeonies

Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 12"

African Sunset 2
Oil on Canvas
16" x 16"

African Sunset 2

Oil on Canvas
16" x 16"

Wild Roses
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 12"

Wild Roses

Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 12"

Maria Kavvou-Vlataki

The Odyssey Within: an Exhibition of Fine Art by Greek and Italian Artists
December 23 - January 12, 2012

Reception: Thursday December 29, 2011 6-8 PM

Press Release

Greek artist Maria Kavvou-Vlataki brings to life a love affair with paint as she abandons herself to the sensuous and sensual nature of her medium. Nude figures bathed in mood and mystery, flowers brilliantly exploding into bloom and glowing visions of natural beauty emerge in these wondrous creations. In a style of both abstract and expressionist realism, Kavvou-Vlataki finds freedom in paint, fearlessly exploring new textures, methods, and subjects in watercolors on paper or acrylic on canvas, with occasional strategic touches of charcoal and mixed media. “My goal is to follow the painting where it leads me!” she exclaims.

Maria Kavvou-Vlataki recently renewed her career in painting with a triumphant return after an extended absence spent focusing on family and her work as a guide at various historical archeological sites and museums. Born in Greece on the island of Crete, the artist studied at the Privet Fine Arts School and now divides her time between studios on the islands of Crete and Paros.

Artist Statement

I generally paint on stretched canvas using acrylic colors because I find they can produce a seductive and luminous impression, and I use a lot of pigment. I love the versatility of the paint. From pasty and thick, to water-thin, these paints can be applied in a huge variety of ways to other materials, from canvas to a piece of wood which lies on the beach, to pieces of textile, blown glass, or paper which I might use for a collage. I use mixed media for many of my paintings. The subject matter is the form my real creativity takes, expressing itself through interaction with the paint and the colors. For my watercolor paintings I use a special paper which allows me to paint everywhere, in my studio or outdoors. I would say that my style is best described as expressionist realism and abstract.

Invitation to the exhibition | View the catalog page

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