Nikitas Sävbark-Kampanis

Nikitas Sävbark-Kampanis was born in Brooklyn, New York 1968

• Architectural Design degree from Rhodes Technical University 1988.
• Studies in art and Byzantine saint painting at the Academy of Arts in Athens 1989-1992.
• Studies with focus on Russian Byzantine icons in Berlin 1992-1994.

"I have always been interested in shapes. I began using shapes more often after my art education. And now I stand here today. Look around us – everything consists of shapes!"

After my decision to study Byzantine painting, I learned the mystic that exists in this technique. I began to change shapes, figures and pictures by simplifying them, so that the only thing that remained, at least in my opinion, was that which was essential.

With the years I discovered exciting shapes which I use to express exactly what I want to show in my painting: feelings, movement and thoughts. Colours in combination with balanced shapes are my greatest passion. I want my art to lead to harmony in the onlookers eyes.

I am eager to show that which is not directly seen, but felt! Everything in life is an inspiration for me, especially when it appeals to my fantasy and my creativity. What really fascinates me is to discover similarities between current and historical artists, a type of guiding principle to follow. The feeling, thoughts and shapes that exist now, existed then as well, a fact that means that I am always fascinated by creative art. I want to manage this heritage and pass it on for myself and for the rest of the world.

In my artwork the onlooker sees forms that move, forms that flow in a way that the artwork never has an absolute end. This creates an opportunity for the spectator to ”take over” with his or her own fantasy and thoughts.