Stathis Mavridis

I am a contemporary realist painter working in the tradition of Impressionistic and Expressive Realism. My work balances academic discipline with a deeply atmospheric approach to light and form, drawing heavy inspiration from the mastery of John Singer Sargent, Antonio López García, and Andrew Wyeth. I utilize reference photography not as a cage, but as a tight structural and tonal map, allowing me to liberate my brushwork and color palettes. My goal is to capture the profound essence of reality, merging strict tonal accuracy with painterly freedom, texture, and light.

Athens School of Fine Arts

2025 Mataroa Gallery , Athens
2023 Mets Art Center Athens
2017 Astrolavos Gallery, Athens