Nicholas Sofokleous is a contemporary artist renowned for his dynamic and

innovative approach to painting, he has a bold artistic vision that reflects in

colour and intricate layering but also by his unique choice of surfaces, ranging

from canvas and wood to unexpected materials such as metal, glass, and

textiles.This unconventional approach adds depth and texture to his creations,

making his art visually captivating and tactilely intriguing.

With a keen interest in the relationship between form, space, and medium, his

work often reflects themes of identity, memory, and the interplay between

nature and urban life, offering a multi-dimensional perspective. The bold,

abstract forms he creates are both expressive and thought-provoking.

With Greek Cypriot roots Nicholas Sofokleous has gained substantial

recognition for his painting specifically, his intricate traditional Greek orthodox

icons, which sees him working primarily in egg tempera on wooden panels,

meticulously following the traditional process from preparing the wooden

surface with layers of gesso to applying radiant gold leaf and hand-mixing

natural pigments.

Having featured in numerous exhibitions across the UK and Europe, his growing reputation

has also earned him appearances on television, where he has shared insights into his creative

process and discussed his approach to art.

He is regularly creating new works which can be seen and purchased via Antique Modern Mix on

the King’s Road, Chelsea, London or via his Cyprus studio and is open to bespoke commissions.