The woman at the mill 

Chronis Botsoglou's "The Woman at the Mill" is an oil painting which presents the viewer with a scene made up of thin layers of paint which give it a misty feeling. The painting's texture is defined by visible brushstrokes, an inherent quality of oil paint. The subject of the painting is a woman with a blank stare sitting in front of the old mill. Botsoglou's visible application of oil paint is a direct approach to the traditions of fine art, yet there is something melancholic about this painting which may tell a story about labor and class. We can consider how Botsoglou’s choice of materials is used to express the working-class reality. The artist is encouraging us to consider not only the aesthetic value of this piece but also its social and cultural context.