Manolis Anastasakos
Manolis Anastasakos is a Greek painter whose work navigates the intersections of mythology, memory, and cosmic consciousness. Drawing on archetypes and classical narratives, he creates vast canvases where mythical cities, deities, and stories emerge gradually, inviting contemplative engagement. His minimalist aesthetic is imbued with layered depth, blending timeless narratives with a contemporary visual vocabulary.
Central to Anastasakos’s work is the belief that imagination is both a path to self-knowledge and a vehicle for transcending the limitations of everyday perception. Each piece is constructed as a layered experience, encouraging viewers to discover hidden motifs and archetypal patterns that resonate with their own inner life. His paintings establish a dialogue between the microcosm of the individual and the macrocosm of universal existence, creating immersive spaces where time and memory intertwine, prompting deeply personal reflection on the cosmic and the mythological.
The recipient of four National Greek Awards, Anastasakos has exhibited internationally for over 2 decades, with notable shows at the Los Angeles Centre of Digital Art, the Benaki Museum, and the MOYA Museum of Young Art.
Central to Anastasakos’s work is the belief that imagination is both a path to self-knowledge and a vehicle for transcending the limitations of everyday perception. Each piece is constructed as a layered experience, encouraging viewers to discover hidden motifs and archetypal patterns that resonate with their own inner life. His paintings establish a dialogue between the microcosm of the individual and the macrocosm of universal existence, creating immersive spaces where time and memory intertwine, prompting deeply personal reflection on the cosmic and the mythological.
The recipient of four National Greek Awards, Anastasakos has exhibited internationally for over 2 decades, with notable shows at the Los Angeles Centre of Digital Art, the Benaki Museum, and the MOYA Museum of Young Art.