The Green Boy

oil on canvas
70 x 112 cm
by Pantelis Melissinos
1988

The Green Boy by Pantelis Melissinos is an electrifying work of portraiture that dives deep into the realms of expressionism and surrealism.

Painted in 1988, this oil on canvas emanates an intense psychological aura, immersing the viewer in a world where distortion meets profound emotional depth.

The painting becomes a symphony of bold colours, fragmented forms, and symbolic undertones, challenging our perception of identity, reality, and inner turmoil.

Through expressive distortion and charged colour, Melissinos transforms the figure into a powerful image of psychological tension, emotional complexity, and mysterious inner life.