Street market 1982

Panayiotis Tetsis made this painting, 'Street Market', using bold brushstrokes and a vibrant palette of blues, yellows, and reds. I can imagine him working outdoors, capturing the chaotic energy of a bustling market scene. You know, it's funny, sometimes painting feels like trying to catch a fleeting moment, like a snapshot in time. Tetsis lays down thick layers of paint, building up the forms with these juicy strokes. Look at how the yellow dress of the woman shimmers with light, or the way the figures blend into their surroundings as if they are made of the same stuff. I wonder if he was thinking about Bonnard or Vuillard while he was painting this. So many painters are in conversation with each other, across generations. It is a process that has so many uncertainties and variables. Ultimately, paintings embrace ambiguity, inviting us to bring our own interpretations to the canvas.