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Surface, by Dimitra Koumantaki, 1996

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Overview

Surface is a 1996 by Dimitra Koumantaki, held at Athens School of Fine Arts.

Who painted this?
Dimitra Koumantaki
When & what style?
1996
Where can I see it?
Athens School of Fine Arts

About this work

This print shows a sea surface split into three bands of color: deep blue at the top, then white, then teal. The colors fade where they meet, like a slow sunrise on water. It’s a simple design, but the smooth gradient makes it feel alive. What’s neat is the way the white band isn’t sharp—it bleeds into the blue and teal, almost like wet paint. You can almost see the light dancing on real waves. Check out more works by Dimitra Koumantaki.

About the artist

Artist

Dimitra Koumantaki

Dimitra Koumantaki’s prints observe everyday surfaces from unusual angles. In *Surface* (1996) and *From above* (1994) she flattens rooftops, floors, and walls into geometric patterns, playing with scale and…

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