Silent Companion
Oil on Canvas
33x33in
12 Artworks
Oil on Canvas
31x39in
Greece
« Silence, space, and the unseen weight of presence »
Christos Baloukos is a contemporary figurative painter based in Athens, Greece. His work explores psychological stillness within contemporary interiors, using a restrained palette and palette knife technique to create layered, tactile surfaces. Through controlled composition and spatial balance, his paintings examine the quiet tension between solitude and structured modern life.
Baloukos studied painting, graphic design, and iconography, developing a strong foundation in drawing and material exploration. His practice bridges classical discipline with a contemporary visual language, focusing on atmosphere, silence, and the emotional weight of space.
His works are held in private collections, museums, and curated hospitality spaces, including hotels and interiors across Europe and internationally.
In 2019 he represented Greece at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Bishkek Summit 2019 - "Diverse Civilization, Shared Road" - Work of Excellence- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Museum Bellini / Florence - Florence, Italy
Tsixritzis Institute of Fine Arts / Kifisia - Athens, Greece
Myro Gallery / Nikiforou Foka 8 - Thesaloniki, Greece
Flyer Art Gallery / via Palermo - Roma, Italy
Apostolic Diakonia / Dragatsaniou 2 - Athens, Greece
Palazzo Aldobrandeschi Collacchioni / Capalbio (Grosseto) - Tuscan, Italy
Royal Opera Arcade Gallery / Pall Mall Street, Sw1y 4U Y - London, United Kingdom
David Cronenberg new film, “Crimes of the Future” - I have the honor to be the graphic designer of David Cronenberg new film, “Crimes of the Future” with Viggo Mortensen and Kristen Stewart
magdasmagazine.gr- Baloukos exhibition
tovima- Christos Baloukos: Poetry and instinct
protothema.gr- Athens Capital Hotel in Syntagma is a work of art!
zougla.gr- Painting exhibition of Chr. Balukos "travels" Mount Athos beyond the Great Wall…
marousi24.gr- Christos Baloukos - the Marousi painter who initiated the Chinese on Mount Athos
The National Herald New York - Christos Baloukos’ Icons Open Windows for their Viewers and Doors in His Life
Athens Capital Hotel of Lampsa S.A, Greece
Regency Casino Mont Parnes, Greece
National Gallery of Kyrgystan, Kyrgyzstan
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