My stories are being told within paint, gems and silk. Through vivid hues, fluid forms, and the haunting presence of eyes and distorted figures I create works that explore the duality of human experience; the tension and harmony between tenderness and turmoil. These elements are not simply aesthetic choices but symbolic tools that invite emotional recognition and deeper psychological engagement.
Heavily influenced by history and mythology a signature aspect of my practice is the illusion of a frame painted directly onto the canvas, dividing the work into distinct zones: one symbolising the body and external world, the other the interior- emotions, memories and spirit transforming the work into a conversation between the earthly and the divine. Embellished with hand-embroidered semi precious stones I imbue them into my work as modern amulets that draw from ancestral histories, referencing my family’s background in silk trading and my mother’s craftsmanship. This layering of time, material, and meaning turns each painting into both image and artefact, something precious to attach your hopes upon and ultimately achieve spiritual enlightenment.
Born in 1999 in Athens, Greece. Aimilios is living and working between London and Athens. Drawing from his Greek heritage and the cultural interplay between East and West, his work explores mythology, history, and identity through intricate repetitive details, illusionistic painted frames, hand-sewn gemstones and silk embroidery turning each of his paintings into both an image and artefact.
Early mentorship with a Pixar and Disney visual artist introduced him to the power of storytelling through imagery, shaping his approach to composition and narrative. He earned a BA from NABA: Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti on scholarship before completing his MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art, London, in 2023.
Shortly after, he debuted his first solo exhibition, exploring the intersection of art and experience and expanding the ways in which art is perceived and engaged with. His work has since been exhibited globally in major galleries, museums, hotels, and art fairs such as the San Fransisco art fair, Art’otel London, Xima gallery and Ilias Lalaounis Jewellery museum.
我的故事在油彩、宝石和丝绸中娓娓道来。我的作品以鲜艳的色彩、流畅的形态、令人难以忘怀的眼神和扭曲的身影,探索人类体验的二元性,以及温柔与动荡之间的张力与和谐。这些元素不仅仅是美学选择,更是象征性的工具,能够引发情感认同和更深层次的心理互动。
深受历史和神话的影响,我创作的一个标志性元素是直接在画布上绘制画框,将作品划分为不同的区域:一个区域象征着身体和外部世界,另一个区域象征着内心——情感、记忆和精神,将作品转化为世俗与神圣之间的对话。我点缀着手工刺绣的半宝石,将它们融入我的作品中,成为源自祖先历史的现代护身符,并参考了我家族的丝绸贸易背景和我母亲的手工艺。时间、材料和意义的层层叠加,使每幅画作既成为图像,又成为艺术品,成为寄托希望的珍贵之物,最终获得精神启迪。
艾米利奥斯1999年出生于希腊雅典,现生活和工作于伦敦和雅典两地。他的作品汲取希腊传统以及东西方文化的交融,通过复杂的重复细节、充满幻觉的彩绘画框、手工缝制的宝石和丝绸刺绣,探索神话、历史和身份认同,使他的每幅画作既是图像又是艺术品。
早年师从皮克斯和迪士尼视觉艺术家,使他领悟到通过图像讲述故事的力量,塑造了他的构图和叙事方式。他以奖学金获得新美术学院(NABA)的学士学位,之后于2023年在伦敦皇家艺术学院获得绘画硕士学位。
此后不久,他举办了首次个展,探索艺术与体验的交汇,拓展了人们感知和参与艺术的方式。他的作品曾在全球各大画廊、博物馆、酒店和艺术博览会上展出,例如旧金山艺术博览会、伦敦艺术酒店、Xima 画廊和 Ilias Lalaounis 珠宝博物馆。