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“How 'color' makes Hagiography contemporary”
Rallou Koussis

An exhibition of handmade paintings themed by the Byzantine era @ Kalogera Hall of "Municipal Art Gallery Mykonos" (Kalogera str - Mykonos Town, opposite to Alpha Bank).

Rallou Lioliou Koussis, is a Greek of diaspora , coming from the island of Lesvos, where her parents met coming from different parts of the civilized world. Her father, from Konstaninoupoli, was the son of a famous gold embroidery artist, in the court of the Sultan and her mother was from Alexandria. Rallou studied painting and graphic design, in major schools of arts in Athens. Lately, she was enchanted by Hagiography, and studied the specific Original Byzantine painting, which followed the tradition of Monk Masters. She participated in many exhibitions, and works in restoration of icons too. Today, Rallou has re-created a number of original Byzantine icons and works constantly on new themes and inspirations.

Visiting Hours  ( 1-10 July 2017 )

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.   &   7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.