'Isles of Light and Memory' at Tsantilis Art Gallery

Tsantilis Art Gallery Presents:

"Isles of Light and Memory – Seascapes by Stella Sevastopoulos"

Exhibition Dates: 3–17 April 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, 3 April 2025 | 19:00 – 22:00

Venue: Tsantilis Art Gallery, 5 Sekeri Street, Kolonaki, Athens

"The isles of Greece! The isles of Greece!

Where burning Sappho loved and sung,

Where grew the arts of war and peace,

Where Delos rose, and Phoebus sprung!"

– George Gordon Byron, The Isles of Greece.

Tsantilis Art Gallery is delighted to present Isles of Light and Memory, a solo exhibition by Stella Sevastopoulos, where the poetic essence of the Greek seascape unfolds across the canvas. Inspired by the verses of Lord Byron, Constantine P. Cavafy, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Sevastopoulos transforms the Aegean into a timeless landscape of adventure, memory, and myth.

For centuries, the Greek sea has inspired poets, painters, and travelers alike. Byron, captivated by Greece’s spirit, immortalized its seascapes in his poetry, linking them to the country’s rich heritage and struggle for freedom. Cavafy on the other hand spoke through symbols in his poem “Ithaca”, which reminds us that the journey is more important than the destination:

"And if you find her poor, Ithaca has not deceived you.

Wise as you have become, with so much experience,

you must already have understood what Ithacas mean."

Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” explores the sea’s mystical, sometimes menacing power, which can be both dangerous and as tranquil as a painting:

“Day after day, day after day,

We stuck, nor breath nor motion;

As idle as a painted ship

Upon a painted ocean.”

Through sweeping blues, golden light, and fluid brushstrokes, Sevastopoulos pays homage to these literary legacies, capturing the sea not just as a subject, but as a living force.

About the Artist

Stella Sevastopoulos, both an artist and a journalist, studied art, English literature, and art history at Harrow College of Art, Lancaster University, and Reading University. She has exhibited in over 30 group exhibitions, including at FokiaNou Art Space, the Tsichritzis Foundation for Visual Arts, and artzone42. In 2022, she was invited by artist Sue Tilley to exhibit in the UK and participated in the inaugural artist residency at Domus Art Gallery in Athens. Her Seascapes series was also featured in the Making Summer Memories project by Vardas A.E. Sevastopoulos also runs Art Scene Athens (https://artsceneathens.com/).

About Tsantilis Art Gallery

Founded in 1925, Tsantilis Art Gallery is one of Greece’s most esteemed destinations for fine art, specializing in significant works by major Greek and European artists from the 19th century to today. Located in Athens Kolonaki district, the gallery has built a legacy of excellence across three generations, offering expert authentication, advisory services, and carefully curated exhibitions.

Tsantilis Art Gallery is internationally recognized as a premier institution for Greek art, featured in major media such as Tatler, Vogue, and TV5. With a reputation for serving museums, collectors, and connoisseurs, the gallery provides an elite platform for historical and contemporary masterpieces, ensuring that both established and emerging artists are presented with the prominence they deserve.

Sponsor

The exhibition Isles of Light and Memory – Seascapes by Stella Sevastopoulos is proudly sponsored by the United Winemaking Cooperative of Samos (UWC Samos, or Samos Wines).

Exhibition Details

Title: Isles of Light and Memory – Seascapes by Stella Sevastopoulos

Dates: 3–17 April 2025

Venue: Tsantilis Art Gallery, 5 Sekeri Street, Kolonaki, Athens 10671

Opening Reception: Thursday, 3 April 2025 | 19:00 – 22:00

Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:30 – 19:00

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 10:30 – 17:00.

Media Contact

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