This painting measures 16" x 20" on stretched canvas. The piece is done impasto with both brush and palette knife and "alla prima" style (wet on wet) in oil paint.

The painting is made by Dean Kousiounelos, a 17-year-old artist based in Chicago who finds expression through Greek-themed works and pushes artistic boundaries by incorporating astrophysical concepts in a drawing portfolio.

From the artist: "I always complete pieces such these while listening to the traditional music of the subject's region - whether it's Crete, Pontos, Epiros, or elsewhere. Through that music, I can connect myself to the culture of that region. The music conjures different emotions and from those emotions, different color schemes; the facial features are synonymous with the type of regional music. I also use many references for costumes - all vintage images."

To learn more about Dean Kousiounelos, visit his website: deanmichaelart.com

Disclaimer: The item in the image is NOT the exact image that will be delivered. A new, original piece is being painted specifically for the Greek America Foundation's auction during the spring based on this previously-painted version and may not be exactly as the one depicted, as each piece is an original and original art cannot be replicated. The new, original art will be delivered to the winning bidder in May 2021. The cost of shipping is extra and must be covered by the bidder.