THE ART AND GALLERIES OF MARIUSZ STOKOWIEC

Mariusz Stokowiec is a renowned Polish artist, gallerist, and collector, who has been creating and selling his paintings and sculptures worldwide since 1988. A self-taught painter, Stokowiec enjoys capturing the natural light and landscapes of Santorini, Greece. His signature works, Gatherings, are sculptural, three-dimensional figures that represent the culmination of four decades of creative exploration. Each piece bursts off the canvas, merging elements of Greek dance with a vibrant synergy of light, depth, color, and movement—a true celebration of the human spirit.

“The work you see today is the product of a life lived. It is those past and present experiences that motivate me to create. Everything that matters happens when people come together; life is a series of gatherings that all add up to a life well-lived,” Stokowiec reflects.

His work is collected globally by an elite clientele, including Fortune 500 executives, senior political figures, members of royal families, Hollywood A-listers, and prominent figures in music and sports.

Stokowiec’s career as a gallerist has been equally impressive. He has opened several art galleries across Santorini, where his own works, alongside those of other talented artists, are displayed. One of his most popular galleries is the Prosopo Art Gallery, located on Oia’s main road. Here, visitors can admire paintings that capture the iconic landscapes and architecture of Santorini. In addition to Stokowiec’s own work, the gallery also features pieces from artists who share his passion for conveying the essence of the island. The gallery’s location, with its stunning view of the Caldera, provides a breathtaking backdrop for the art on display.

Stokowiec also operates Art Gallery Santorini and Art Gallery Oia Santorini. The Art Gallery Santorini, located in the heart of Oia, showcases Stokowiec’s famous volcanic sand sculptures, which have been sold around the world since 1988. Art Gallery Oia Santorini, also known as Prosopo Art, offers visitors the opportunity to admire paintings of Santorini landscapes by Stokowiec and other artists. Whether visiting the Prosopo Art Gallery, Art Gallery Santorini, or Art Gallery Oia Santorini, guests are consistently captivated by the beauty and talent on display.

In 2007, Prosopo Art Gallery Sculpture first opened its doors in the center of Oia, Santorini, and has since hosted a series of solo and group exhibitions to promote modernist sculpture. The gallery aims to raise awareness of modernist sculpture and provides collectors with the opportunity to discover works by renowned artists who have left an indelible mark on the art world.

Focusing on European sculptors, particularly those born between 1900 and 1947 whose careers peaked in the post-war period, Prosopo Art Gallery also engages with contemporary and emerging artists. The gallery continuously promotes the work of the artists it represents, fostering new collaborations with sculptors or their heirs.

As the only gallery in Santorini dedicated exclusively to bronze sculpture, Prosopo Gallery Sculpture has established a strong reputation. Participation in renowned European art fairs has further solidified the gallery’s standing, promoting the work of the sculptors it represents to a wider audience.

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