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I always found the elements and symbolisms of the Christian Orthodox icons very peculiar. The elongated faces and limbs, the mysterious gestures and the non realistic size of the eyes of the saints, portrayed in these icons, reminded me of similar excessive features, often seen in manga. That and the fact that the Orthodox and Catholic churches, have a specific protector saint for almost any category of people or profession, resulted in this painting. The "shy", are one of those categories that have no saint assigned to them as a protector.
I always found the elements and symbolisms of the Christian Orthodox icons very peculiar. The elongated faces and limbs, the mysterious gestures and the non realistic size of the eyes of the saints, portrayed in these icons, reminded me of similar excessive features, often seen in manga. That and the fact that the Orthodox and Catholic churches, have a specific protector saint for almost any category of people or profession, resulted in this painting. The "shy", are one of those categories that have no saint assigned to them as a protector.
I always found the elements and symbolisms of the Christian Orthodox icons very peculiar. The elongated faces and limbs, the mysterious gestures and the non realistic size of the eyes of the saints, portrayed in these icons, reminded me of similar excessive features, often seen in manga. That and the fact that the Orthodox and Catholic churches, have a specific protector saint for almost any category of people or profession, resulted in this painting. The "shy", are one of those categories that have no saint assigned to them as a protector.
I always found the elements and symbolisms of the Christian Orthodox icons very peculiar. The elongated faces and limbs, the mysterious gestures and the non realistic size of the eyes of the saints, portrayed in these icons, reminded me of similar excessive features, often seen in manga. That and the fact that the Orthodox and Catholic churches, have a specific protector saint for almost any category of people or profession, resulted in this painting. The "shy", are one of those categories that have no saint assigned to them as a protector.
I always found the elements and symbolisms of the Christian Orthodox icons very peculiar. The elongated faces and limbs, the mysterious gestures and the non realistic size of the eyes of the saints, portrayed in these icons, reminded me of similar excessive features, often seen in manga. That and the fact that the Orthodox and Catholic churches, have a specific protector saint for almost any category of people or profession, resulted in this painting. The "shy", are one of those categories that have no saint assigned to them as a protector.

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Saint of the Shy Painting

George Boukas

Greece

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 19.7 W x 27.6 H x 1.4 D in

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I always found the elements and symbolisms of the Christian Orthodox icons very peculiar. The elongated faces and limbs, the mysterious gestures and the non realistic size of the eyes of the saints, portrayed in these icons, reminded me of similar excessive features, often seen in manga. That and th...

Year Created:

2015

Subject:

Religion

Styles:

Expressionism

, 

Pop Art

, 

Surrealism

, 

Manga

, 

Iconography

 

Mediums:

Acrylic

, 

Canvas

 

Mediums:

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

19.7 W x 27.6 H x 1.4 D in

Ready to Hang:

Not Applicable

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

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Born and based in Athens Greece, active in painting, illustration, graphic design and comics.

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