Reminding of Ingmar Bergman's visual photographic psychography, John Valyrakis presents expressive and powerful compositions depicting forms, faces and expressions that reflect his unique point of view/ perspective. The painter is clearly influenced by the art of movie posters, as well as by the aesthetic of silkscreen printing. He combines this forgotten art with his own distinctive style, the use of new visual arts and techniques. In his artwork one can find influences from art movements such as Pop Art, Art Nouveau and Street Art. His special technique, a combination between the old and the modern, is what makes him stand out. He has worked in the UK as a freelancer, in his own studio and collaborated with Backlit Studios, the Surface Gallery in Nottingham and Greek art galleries. 

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Selected Exhibitions

2018 – Ikastikos Kiklos Sianti Athens, GR – “ In Between ” Solo Exhibition

2018 – Art Athina int. Arts Fair Athens, GR – Participation w/ Ikastikos Kiklos Sianti Gallery

2018 – Blender Gallery Athens, GR – “ Crossroads ” w/ Paul Oz & Marcelo Ricardo Zeballos

2018 – Ikastikos Kiklos Sianti Athens, GR – “ Small Paintings ” Annual Group Exhibition

2017 – C.John Gallery London Mayfair, UK – Group Exhibition w/ Mr.Brainwash, Pavlos, Hawini

2017 – Ikastikos Kiklos Sianti Athens, GR – “ Small Paintings ” Annual Group Exhibition

2016 – G & E Vatis Art Gallery Syros, GR – “ Close-Up ” Solo Exhibition

2016 – Magic Mountain Gallery Drama, GR – Group Exhibition

2015 – Artion Gallery Athens, GR – “ Electric Cinema ” Solo Exhibition

2015 – Art Athina int. Arts Fair Athens, GR – Twin participation w/ David Gerstein, Gallery Ersi

2014 – Artion Gallery Thessaloniki , GR – “ Lights Off ” Solo Exhibition

2013 – Surface Gallery Nottingham, UK – “ Street Art Now ” Group Exhibition

2012 – Backlit Studios Nottingham, UK – “ Abstract Exchange ” Group Exhibition

2011 – Backlit Studios Nottingham, UK – Annual Group Exhibition

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