A surreal life

By Maria Gregoriou

A post on Antithesis coffee shop’s Facebook page asks for artists to exhibit their work on their walls in Limassol. As the ad says ‘we just love quirky stuff, so we’re looking for artists.’

One artist who has taken up the challenge is Polish artist Re Krystiano, who will exhibit his almost surreal work under the title Life is Magic as of Friday.

Krystiano mixes different painting techniques, including oil and acrylic to craft his detailed creations. His talent reaches further to decorate glass, leather and furniture, while he also uses stone and wood to paint memorable illusions.

Life is Magic
Solo exhibition by Re Krystiano. Opens February 13, 6.30pm until February 13. AntiTHESIS Coffee Shop, 201 Saint Andrews Street, Limassol. Tel: 25-369479

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