Louis Yiannapis was born in 1970, is a Cypriot artist based in Nicosia. His expressive paintings are known for vibrant colours and profound messages, evoking deep emotion.
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Clothing & Accessories
OutsiderArtByLouis is a brand where high fashion meets raw artistic expression. Born...
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Encaustic Artwork
Encaustic painting is an ancient art technique where heated beeswax mixed with...
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Outsider art
Outsider Art is created by self-taught artists outside traditional art circles. It...
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Painting on gourds
Painting on dried gourds, known as "ζωγραφική σε κολότζια" in Greek, is...
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About us
From 1992 to 1995, Louis Yiannapis studied icon painting at the Emmanuel Panselinos School of Byzantine Icon Painting. In 2009, he joined the CoBrA artistic movement, an avant-garde group established in 1948 by artists from Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam known for advocating complete freedom of colour and form while opposing Geometric Abstraction and Socialist Realism. Through his evocative and thought-provoking art, Yiannapis has garnered a global following, captivating collectors from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, France and beyond.
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Our mission
Our mission is to use art to inspire, heal, and change the way people see the world. Led by Cypriot artist Louis Yiannapis, we believe creativity can drive social change and help express emotions. Yiannapis bold works explore feelings, challenges and social issues. As a member of the CO.BR.A movement, he values raw expression, breaking traditional artistic rules to encourage meaningful conversations.
