“Prize Pig” Contemporary Original Oil Painting by Satori Gregorakis

Description

Based on, and influenced by 18th century English prize farm animals that were fattened up to compete in shows.

By … more Based on, and influenced by 18th century English prize farm animals that were fattened up to compete in shows.

By Christel Citko, Art Source
Satori Gregorakis’ artwork is full of surprises. Every canvas revels in the artist's sense of humor, each painting a visual rendering of a clever turn on a common phrase. Despite his humorous nature, however, Satori is a seriously skilled painter. He is endlessly intrigued by visual imaginings that reside in the realm between reality and fantasy, and he is clearly able to render these imaginings brilliantly. His artwork is highly narrative in nature; his paintings convey an almost dream-like quality to the bemused viewer. Satori moves in and out of visual themes and story lines. Compelled to create imagery where he uses a combination of highly stylized composition, light and contrasting colors, his goal is to apply all three skillfully, thereby drawing the viewer into his paintings.

Satori Gregorakis (Long Island, N.Y., 1943-) Studied at University of Washington, Columbia University and SUNY F’dale, N.Y. Satori is committed to beauty, exploring and developing new ideas and skills while his resolve for diversity continues. In this pursuit, he discovers the challenges and mysteries of painting in the styles of old masters, and is guided by the spontaneity of his imagination in abstract painting.

Satori’s paintings are collected both nationally and internationally. less