Visible Brushstrokes Push on a Subtle Grid in Stelios Pupet’s Contemplative Scenes
From his studio in Athens, Stelios Pupet renders meditative paintings that place organic elements within a subtle grid. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Visible Brushstrokes Push on a Subtle Grid in Stelios Pupet’s Contemplative Scenes appeared first on Colossal .
In his Athens studio, Stelios Pupet creates contemplative paintings that blend organic forms with a delicate grid structure. The artist starts by establishing a foundational matrix, occasionally incorporating angular shapes like clouds or patches of grass, while at other times shaping them into organic curves. Recently, Pupet has ventured into experimenting with varied media, including pastel pencils, and intends to introduce oil pastels into his larger canvas works. He describes these changes as minor, noting that "things just got a little bit more wise."
Alongside several works in progress, Pupet has several mural projects planned for 2027, which he shares updates on through his Instagram account. His recent pieces, created between 2024 and 2026, include "Current state," a seemingly simple oil on canvas measuring 120 x 160 centimeters, and "Reflection of a whisper," also in oil on canvas but at a smaller scale of 120 x 80 centimeters. The 2026 piece titled "Gefüge" was originally displayed in Eberbach, Germany, and has since become part of his evolving artistic repertoire.
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