The artist was born in Greece in 1956 and studied at the University of Duisburg in Germany, where he also has his own artistic studio.
Koukouwitakis was also part of the founding of the Atelier am Springweil and won several prizes and scholarships such as the artist exchange between the city of Duisburg and the Artists' Association of the USSR in 1986 and the sponsorship award of the Great Art Exhibition NRW Düsseldorf in 1991.
Since 1979, there have been solo exhibitions and participation in exhibitions throughout Germany and internationally, such as in Russia and China.
Koukouwitakis is a member of the Düsseldorf Artists Association, Association for the Organization of Art Exhibitions. V. and in the West German Artists' Association.
His artistic process is unique: The carefully considered photographic images are printed onto photo films and finally combined in a further process with traces of a second movement, that of the drawing and painting hand. His means are gestural painting, smearing, dripping, running, doodling - painterly and graphic gestures that are executed quickly and decisively, hardly allow any corrections and therefore require the utmost concentration. The result of this combination of painting and photography is a clearly noticeable, extraordinary spatiality.
The artist was born in Greece in 1956 and studied at the University of Duisburg in Germany, where he also has his own artistic studio.
Koukouwitakis was also part of the founding of the Atelier am Springweil and won several prizes and scholarships such as the artist exchange between the city of Duisburg and the Artists' Association of the USSR in 1986 and the sponsorship award of the Great Art Exhibition NRW Düsseldorf in 1991.
Since 1979, there have been solo exhibitions and participation in exhibitions throughout Germany and internationally, such as in Russia and China.
Koukouwitakis is a member of the Düsseldorf Artists Association, Association for the Organization of Art Exhibitions. V. and in the West German Artists' Association.
His artistic process is unique: The carefully considered photographic images are printed onto photo films and finally combined in a further process with traces of a second movement, that of the drawing and painting hand. His means are gestural painting, smearing, dripping, running, doodling - painterly and graphic gestures that are executed quickly and decisively, hardly allow any corrections and therefore require the utmost concentration. The result of this combination of painting and photography is a clearly noticeable, extraordinary spatiality.
Movement, drama, pathos, they require direction in order not to drift into chaos or arbitrariness. Koukouwitakis does not just direct when he takes his photos. He also directs the arrangement of his works, as many of his works are multi-part and consist of an considerable number of image objects of the same format. As a block or hung in a row, they convey to us the sequence of an event and make us think of comics or a series of film stills.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blooming flower comes to life in a fascinating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The extensive exposure captures the flower's graceful descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic tranquility that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blooming flower comes to life in a fascinating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The extensive exposure captures the flower's graceful descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic tranquility that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life:The empty glass in black and white photography seems to be almost dystopian in the room. This aesthetic allows the most diverse internal thoughts and feelings to emerge. The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive...
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blooming flower comes to life in a fascinating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The extensive exposure captures the flower's graceful descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic tranquility that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life:The empty glass in black and white photography seems to be almost dystopian in the room. This aesthetic allows the most diverse internal thoughts and feelings to emerge. The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death. In this piece we see dead flowers and a fresh open melon, underlining the possible boundary between life and death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blooming flower comes to life in a fascinating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The extensive exposure captures the flower's graceful descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic tranquility that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life:The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
Plants are captured in motion using long exposure times. Their bodies fall, curve, and spring up from a crouch, with heads twisting and tilting. As a viewer, you find yourself fascinated and caught in a dilemma, trying to discern the emotions that Koukouwitaki's works evoke.In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blossoming flower...
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blooming flower comes to life in a fascinating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The extensive exposure captures the flower's graceful descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic tranquility that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blooming flower comes to life in a fascinating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The extensive exposure captures the flower's graceful descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic tranquility that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blossoming flower comes to life in a captivating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The prolonged exposure captures the flower's elegant descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic serenity that challenges the viewer's perception of time.
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blooming flower comes to life in a fascinating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The extensive exposure captures the flower's graceful descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic tranquility that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death. In this piece we see dead flowers and a fresh open melon, underlining the possible boundary between life and death.
In this mesmerizing photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, dandelions in a glass are skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The prolonged exposure captures the delicate descent of the flowers, transforming it into a moment of dynamic serenity that challenges the viewer's perception of time. His photographic technique demands...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life:The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blossoming flower comes to life in a captivating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The prolonged exposure captures the flower's elegant descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic serenity that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blooming flower comes to life in a fascinating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The extensive exposure captures the flower's graceful descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic tranquility that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.
In this enchanting photographic masterpiece by Koukouwitaki, a blooming flower comes to life in a fascinating dance, skillfully immortalized through an extended exposure time. The extensive exposure captures the flower's graceful descent, transforming it into a moment of dynamic tranquility that challenges the viewer's perception of time. Koukouwitaki...
From the series "Natura Morte" still life The photographic image of the withered flowers, rotten fruit, animal bones and broken glasses seems to preserve the objects, keep them alive and thus point them beyond death.