Skagerrak 

Ioannis Altamouras painted Skagerrak using oil on canvas, deploying both traditional art materials and techniques. The brushstrokes capture the turbulent surface of the sea, imbuing the artwork with a sense of immediacy. The oil paint, manipulated with varying degrees of thickness, not only defines the forms of the ships and waves but also conveys the atmospheric conditions of the seascape. The impasto technique – where paint is laid on thickly – brings a tactile quality to the representation of the water, almost allowing one to feel the sea's movement. Consider the labor and materials involved in producing not just the painting but also the vessels depicted, each crafted by skilled hands and designed for maritime work and trade. Altamouras’s engagement with such subjects points to an interest in the working lives connected to the sea. By focusing on these elements, we can appreciate the artist’s careful consideration of both his medium and his subject, recognizing how closely intertwined these are with broader cultural and economic histories.