Tables XII 1988

Panayiotis Tetsis created "Tables XII" with oil on canvas. The tangible presence of the paint itself profoundly shapes the essence of this painting. Tetsis's method involves applying layers of oil paint, each stroke contributing to the final texture and color. The thick application of paint not only defines the forms, but also gives them a sculptural quality. The canvas becomes more than just a surface, acting as a field of energetic marks, very much indebted to the Abstract Expressionist movement. His focus is not only on representing the objects, but also on capturing the transient qualities of light and atmosphere. The visible brushwork is also a testament to the labor involved. It transforms the mundane subject of tables into an artwork that celebrates the act of painting itself. "Tables XII" challenges the traditional hierarchy between representation and abstraction, between fine art and the everyday.