"Memory of an Epoch" Oil paint on 35×50cm linen canvas
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Aris is a self-taught painter, born in Athens, Greece.
Through his work, Aris invites viewers into a world where imagination and reality intertwine, creating compositions imbued with a dreamlike quality. Through carefully rendered scenes and suggestive symbolism, his paintings delve into the subconscious and often explore psychological, scientific, and mythological themes.
His work has been exhibited internationally at the 2025 London Art Biennale (VII Edition) in Chelsea, UK, and the 2026 Chianciano Biennale (9th Edition) in Tuscany, Italy.
Alongside his painting practice, Aris has a background in architecture and engineering, having studied at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, and the Canterbury School of Architecture. He is also a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in the United Kingdom.
Exhibitions
2026 Knack Gallery - Open Matter | Permanent Exhibition | Athens, Greece
2026 Chianciano Biennale 9th Edition | Chianciano Art Museum | Tuscany, Italy
2025 London Art Biennale VII Edition | Chelsea, London
2025 Knack Gallery - In Colour we Trust | Group Show - Athens, Greece
2024 The Holy Art Gallery x The Project Gallery | Group Show - Athens, Greece
2021 Time of Art Gallery | Group Show - Athens, Greece
Education
Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, 2020
Canterbury School of Architecture, UCA, 2013
Canterbury School of Architecture, UCA, 2011
Member
Technical Chamber of Greece - TEE
Architects Registration Board - ARB of the United Kingdom.
Original Paintings
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