The art of Toula Vivilakis is simultaneously tranquil and kinetic—compelling large format oil paintings inspired by diverse influences ranging from Greek, Egyptian, and Hawaiian mythologies, to elements in Chinese Taoist philosophy—creating a wholly unique aesthetic, and defiantly, Toula’s own.

“I like to watch the art I create materialize into ‘being,’ first through research of a subject, then I rely completely on my memories or impressions of what I discover and allow my subconscious to take over.”

Introducing a unique cubist-surreal style of painting, Toula’s work hovers between what is abstract and tangible; dream and reality. Toula achieves this by integrating geometric patterns with specific opposite color scales in an effort to create “afterimages.” Her end result is an optical weaving of repetitive shapes and color within hints of classical realism left floating in transparent washes originating an iconic representation of past meets present.

Toula currently lives and works on Maui, Hawaii, creating work that portrays the lore and spirit of the islands. On Maui, Toula’s work has been featured at the prestigious Mercedes Championships in Kapalua, Maui, The Art Guide Maui, Maui Times and a returning participant artist, in the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center’s exclusive “Art Affair Auction” Gala.