Wednesday, 30 March 2011

Despina Liapi: St. George

My mother, Despina Liapi, is a painter and iconographer. (Small wonder I ended up painting, too; my earlier memories involve her, brush in hand, painting.)

This is one of her latest works, an icon of St. George. I can't get over how beautiful it is.

Powder pigments on solid wood board, 50x70cm (19.7 x 27.5'')

It is painted in the traditional Byzantine style, which poses many restrictions and has many set rules; but my mother has some serious skills. Check out the details! :D




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10 comments:

  1. Marilena Mexi30 March 2011 at 21:50

    Sugxaritiria gia thn mama sou Eleni, poly omorfo!:)

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  2. Vangelis Karageorgos31 March 2011 at 08:23

    Wonderful :)

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  3. Joumana31 March 2011 at 08:54

    That's amazing! I see it runs in the family!

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  4. eilidh31 March 2011 at 09:30

    Thanks, everyone! :D I'll pass the compliments to her.

    Joumana: We have VERY different sets of skills! I absolutely can't do the things she does. :)

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  5. Kari Christensen1 April 2011 at 00:03

    Wow, that is wonderful work.

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  6. eilidh1 April 2011 at 08:45

    Thanks, Kari! :)

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  7. Antonio Cesar23 March 2012 at 21:11

    Your mother is an AMAZING painter!!! Beautiful image of St George!

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  8. DianaNZ21 January 2015 at 21:52

    Dear Despina and Eleni. I have looked for a long time again to find your contact details and finally did find my little book with them.

    My warmest wishes.
    Diana from New Zealand

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    1. eilidh22 January 2015 at 08:23

      Diana! How are you? You're in NZ now, right? I hope you are well! I'll give my mom your regards. Man I hope I can visit NZ one day, too!

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