NAXOS MEMORIES - a collection of limited graphic prints and originals by Spiros Gratsias - collection price on request
"Original" pen drawing and limited graphic prints on 260 gram art paper, A4 size is ca. 29 x 30 cm ( ca. 8" by 12").
"Naxos Memories" is a captivating art series by Spiros Gratias that beautifully encapsulates the essence of Naxos, an island where history, nature, and myth converge. Each piece in this collection, available as both original and limited high-quality prints, offers a unique exploration of the island’s iconic landscapes and cultural heritage. Through a blend of intricate linework and evocative imagery, the series invites viewers to journey through time, connecting with the ancient spirit and timeless beauty of Naxos. Whether it’s the solitary majesty of the Portara, the enduring olive trees, or the serene seascapes, "Naxos Memories" captures the soul of the island, making it a perfect homage to its rich legacy.
"Original" pen drawing and limited graphic prints on 260 gram art paper, A4 size is ca. 29 x 30 cm ( ca. 8" by 12").
"Naxos Memories" is a captivating art series by Spiros Gratias that beautifully encapsulates the essence of Naxos, an island where history, nature, and myth converge. Each piece in this collection, available as both original and limited high-quality prints, offers a unique exploration of the island’s iconic landscapes and cultural heritage. Through a blend of intricate linework and evocative imagery, the series invites viewers to journey through time, connecting with the ancient spirit and timeless beauty of Naxos. Whether it’s the solitary majesty of the Portara, the enduring olive trees, or the serene seascapes, "Naxos Memories" captures the soul of the island, making it a perfect homage to its rich legacy.
"Original" pen drawing and limited graphic prints on 260 gram art paper, A4 size is ca. 29 x 30 cm ( ca. 8" by 12").
"Naxos Memories" is a captivating art series by Spiros Gratias that beautifully encapsulates the essence of Naxos, an island where history, nature, and myth converge. Each piece in this collection, available as both original and limited high-quality prints, offers a unique exploration of the island’s iconic landscapes and cultural heritage. Through a blend of intricate linework and evocative imagery, the series invites viewers to journey through time, connecting with the ancient spirit and timeless beauty of Naxos. Whether it’s the solitary majesty of the Portara, the enduring olive trees, or the serene seascapes, "Naxos Memories" captures the soul of the island, making it a perfect homage to its rich legacy.
Spiros Gratsias was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. Spiros is an engineer, designer, artist, illustrator, screen and fiction writer. He is the screenwriter of the award-winning short film animation “Inverse” based on a story from his book Rootless Roots. He has also written the historical fiction The C Enigma published on Amazon in 2014, and his latest 2022 novel Unyielding Destiny a crime fiction. In his professional life, he was a Research and Development executive with over forty years’ experience in the aerospace and consumer goods industry. Spiros lives in Athens and the island of Naxos, Greece and devotes much of his time to painting, illustrating and writing.
originally a black and white pencil drawing by Spiros Gratsias, the artist and Jim King of Art Gallery Naxos have jointly agreed to issue a series of Limited Edition A4 size large graphic post cards 21 x 30 cm, emphasizing the age and beauty of Naxos, combining Cycladic elements with Greek Mythology, her Gods and Goddesses, fundamental rocks, age-old olive trees representing a union of past and present, reminding us that hope transcends time and can be found in the most unexpected places, even in the silent elegance of monochrome art.