Christos Angelakis is a painter and poet born in Greece who lives the last 10 years between Greece and Australia.
At the age of 17, he embarkated in a commercial cargo ship as a deck hand, later as a Sailor,Boatswain or Second Officer. Travelling to Africa, Asia, America, Europe.. living in Japan, France, Canada, United States, Australia and Greece.
Christos is a poet, having published 7 books of poetry and started painting at a young age as he was fascinated with the fact that he could express his emotions under forms and colors.
His oil paintings on canvas reflect his emotions at the time of painting, the experiences carrying over the years of his travels,landscapes, faces, emotions, sometimes living in the shadow, sometimes in the light . As an abstract painter he uses different forms and palletes of expression.. Mixed media.. oil pastels, oil paints, Acrylic and Enamel oil..
His works are heavily influenced by his past connection to the sea and, his shipyard series reflect his fascination with old Greek boat yards
Christos has lived, studied and exhibited in France, USA (New York), Australia and Greece.
His paintings are collected around the world and his current series are available for sale through Bluethumb. com. au