Landscape 

Panayiotis Tetsis made this landscape painting with oils on canvas. It is a classic combination of materials, but what is interesting here is how directly and even roughly he applies the paint. Notice how Tetsis uses a thick impasto, layering the pigment to create texture and depth. You can see that this direct approach to painting allows him to capture the raw energy of the landscape, with bold strokes defining the forms of the rocks, buildings, and sea. The materiality of the paint itself becomes part of the subject matter. The visible labor involved in creating this painting invites us to consider the artist's physical engagement with his medium and the landscape. It's not just about depicting a scene, but about the act of making and the artist’s direct connection with the world around him. By emphasizing the process and materiality of painting, Tetsis elevates it beyond mere representation and engages with the very substance of the world.