George Tzannes
American, 1946
George Tzannes (b. 1946) is an American–Greek painter whose work channels the timeless beauty of Kythera, the Greek island where his father was born. For over forty years, he has depicted the island’s landscapes—olive groves, cypress trees, ancient walls—through monotypes, chalk, charcoal, acrylics, and oil. He often strips his imagery down to subtle, atmospheric palettes, inviting calm reflection on memory, history, and place. Occasionally, Tzannes embraces vivid color, breathing life into ruins and natural forms with an unexpected vibrancy.
Tzannes's art balances realism with poetic minimalism. His monotypes (e.g., Olive Grove, 2010) and charcoal-on-canvas works (e.g., Cypress Trees with Hill in Distance, 2019) evoke meditative nostalgia, while oil pieces like Ruined Wall at Paliochora with Tree (1982) use bold hues to underscore resilience and renewal. He describes his work as exploring how memory touches physical landscapes—where past and present converse through stone, tree, and light.
Based in New York but spiritually rooted in Kythera, Tzannes is represented by Arco Gallery.
George Tzannes
Corner Stone at Chora Castle - Figurative Painting with Architectural Detail
H 24 in W 24 in D 1 in
$ 10,000
George Tzannes
Ancient Rock Wall with Stone-filled Window - Figurative Painting of Greek Wall
H 13 in W 11 in D 1 in
$ 1,500
George Tzannes
Olive Grove - Black and White Landscape of Greek Island 2010
H 21 in W 28 in D 1 in
$ 2,800
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