Red roofs 

Panayiotis Tetsis made this painting, Red Roofs, with oil on canvas. Here, the texture and weight of oil paint brings a tactile presence to the depiction of architecture. Notice how the building's forms are constructed from flat planes of color, applied with visible brushstrokes. Look closely, and you can see the artist building up layers of paint to create a sense of depth and shadow. The material qualities of the oil paint, its viscosity and luminosity, enhance the warmth of the ochre walls and red roofs, evoking the sun-drenched atmosphere. The visible brushwork also suggests the hand of the artist, a deliberate emphasis on the labor involved in the creation of the painting. This focus on materials and making invites us to consider the cultural and social contexts in which art is produced. It challenges traditional notions of fine art by drawing attention to the craft and process behind the image.