Savas; long time friend and renowned artist has just finished a breath-taking collection of paintings at the Amavi hotel in Cyprus.
This painting is at the Amavi Hotel in Paphos
I met Savas in my very early twenties, upon my return from university. At the time I attended his art classes and spent quality time with him, witnessing first-hand how he’d work on his paintings. 
Before I knew it he had also painted my portrait, which back then, was way beyond my pay cheque. Now, although I own one of his portrait paintings I’d love to track down the one he painted of me in 2002. That’s my 2019 mission!
“I choose the female gender because it is the opposite of me. A woman has a different way of thinking, and that alone is in her nature. It’s her advantage and strength and her way of thinking,” he underlines. What’s more, he says he always liked painting women because he could always emphasize red lips, long hair and generally the expressions that a woman makes. In his opinion, a man looks tougher and has harsher facial characteristics. “A woman has another dimension, a spirituality of her own in my opinion. I think if I painted men, this idea would be lost. You might say that if I chose to paint men, it would have its own momentum. Yes, but the fact is I liked the female gender more as a theme and it was kind of a one-way street for me” he stresses. Art is part of life, it is hope and optimism …
Who is Savas Georgiades in brief?
I was born in Limassol in 1975 and studied at the Athens School of Fine Art, Department of painting under the professor D.Mytaras. I graduated with honors and was granted a five year scholarship.
Tell us about your early years
During 2006-07, I was commissioned to make copies of paintings for the full length feature film El Greco by G. Smaragdis. As a child that was my way of communicating with my family but as the years went by my parents realized that it was more than just ‘child’s speech.’
Would you categorize your art? If so how?
Well I can’t categorize my art because something new always comes up! Maybe the only thing that could give an identity to my work is the human face but every time with a different goal. ‘Humanitarian.’
Do you have a mentor?
I do have a mentor and that is life!
How has your artwork evolved over the years?
I have always been trying to capture the real feeling of each person. It is like ‘a psychological interview.’ Until now, I feel the same.
What and who inspires you?
As I told you before life itself inspires me all the time.
Who are your three favourite painters and why?
Well, it is a bit difficult to decide which three from the whole history of art are my favourite painters. Like food, it depends on my appetite.
What have you been working on lately?
This year has been a very productive year for me. I’ve had many large commissions, from wall painted landscapes in a house in Limassol to new hotels including the Amavi hotel in Paphos. Now I’m working on my new exhibition which I don’t know when it will be ready ! It’s going to be in two sections called ‘From Athens to Nicosia – The Two Capitals.’
What is the social function of art?
With art, the way of living is better. Art for me is a ‘blessed curse’ you have the obligation to show what is behind the curtain, what is false and what is true but in a way that words cannot! Imagine a world without art it would be so boring!
What does your work aim to say?
It’s better to have a closer look at ourselves!
Who are your biggest influencers?
Everyday life itself and of course the great masters :
Pieter Bruegel
Diego Velazquez
Johannes Vermeer
Mark Rothko
Francesco Schiller
Frank Stella
And many others.
Where can we find your paintings?
You can find my paintings at The National Gallery-Alexandros, Soutzos Museum, Benaki’s Museum, Vorres Museum and at Evripides Gallery in Athens. Alpha CK Art Gallery in Nicosia. Zacharias Gallery in Limassol.Blue Iris Gallery in Paphos and in many private collections in Greece, Cyprus and abroad!
