Mountain village Kritsa Print

ARTIST: Yarovaya Ksenia. WORK: Sold. Printed versions are available. TECHNIQUE: Oil on Canvas YEAR: 2019 STYLE: Realism, Fine art. SUBJECT: Mountain village Kritsa SIZE: 30*40" cm. -- 13.8*15.7' in. Description the painting: «The painting depicts the beautiful village of Kritsa in Crete, it is known for its products of local arts and crafts, especially for its hand-made woolen fabrics and clothes. Some scenes of Jules Dassin’s film “The Crucifixion of Christ” were shot here. Kritsa was built as an amphitheater on a cliff of a hill 11 km from the city of Agios Nikolaos and 4 km south of the ancient city of Lato. Despite the spread of modern lifestyles, an authentic local traditional lifestyle has been preserved in Crete; it is still supported by its two thousand inhabitants. They earn their living by the traditional production of agricultural and horticultural products, daily food products. The local customs and customs of holidays and festivals, as well as the lifestyle and traditions of clothing of the older generation, have been preserved» Ksenia Yarovaya is a Russian native who now makes her home in Greece. She graduated from the best art Academy of Painting Sculpture and Architecture in Russia. He is an honorary member of the Union of Artists of Russia and the Union of Artists of Northern Greece. Her high talent and skill are recognized by art critics and art curators, her ability to see and feel nature is unique. Her works are always original, sophisticated, permeated with the poet's philosophy and they always exist in one exclusive version. All these achievements made her paintings very desirable in private collections around the world and respected art galleries. Awarded UNESCO GOLD medal for contribution to culture. With best regards, Yarovaya Ksenia.