1879-1902
The family of Andreas Papoutsakis was one of the Cretan families who came (as refugees from Crete) to rebuild their life, fleeing and devastated by the Turkish yoke, in Syros. The surviving identity document records his birth date as 1879.
From his early childhood, his unique artistic vein became evident, especially his aptitude for Theological painting.
Soon after his initial experimental works, his own personal style began to emerge. This style, influenced by classical painting and Byzantine iconography, was distinguished by a completely personal manner.
What was significant was that this style could not be categorized as either modern or classical.
It was his own style, evident in his perception of representing theological figures, characters, and representations. He maintained a unique originality without deviating from the classical motifs of iconography, but adding his own style of folk painting representation.
Andreas Papoutsakis quickly became known, initially in Syros with his works adorning Syriani churches, and then sparking significant interest particularly among related painters, iconographers, and collectors throughout the rest of Greece.
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