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SANTORINI ARTS






 DIMITRIS   HAVING ESCHEWED city life to come and

 live on the island of Santorini with his family,
 hagiographer Dimitris Koliousis is perhaps
 KOLIOUSIS  best known for his works showcased in one of
 the most beautiful and important churches on
 the island, namely Panagia Episkopi located
 in the village of Episkopi Gonia.
 Meet one of the most talented Modern   Born in Paramythia, Epirus, after traveling the
 Greek byzantine Icon painters at his   world and settling down in Piraeus, when the
 workshop in Oia and indulge in his   time came for him to start a family, Dimitris
 made the decision to move to the island with his
 emotionally evocative figures of saints.   partner Alithini, to live in a caravan amongst
 the wild, inhospitable rocks of the island and
 the endless blue of the Aegean Sea.
 As he sits in front of his huge canvas under
 the warm gaze of the angels and saints that he
 paints with unique colors, he humbly admits
 that he never painted as a child which is why
 he admires children’s paintings so much. In
 complete harmony with nature and his spiritual
 being, the authenticity and uniqueness of both
 his works and the man himself truly win you over.

 More info.:
 Workshop location: On the main pedestrian
 street of Oia. The workshop exhibits his
 hagiographies. New works can also be ordered.   SKALA
 Phone: +30 22860 71829
















                                                                            Savor every summer
                                                                            moment with fantastic

                                                                            selections of fi sh from
                                                                            the Aegean Sea, original
                                                                            Greek appetizers and

 Dimitris Koliousis creates exquisite                                       an exceptional wine list
 hagiographies (icons) with unique style                                    for an authentic journey
 but you can also order the theme you
 prefer your painting to have.                                              of aromas and fl avors.



 46  .   KANA V A  JOURNEY   Oia, Santorini • Tel: +30 22860 71362 • E-mail: 1skalarestaurant@gmail.com
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