Makis Koulianos, an artist born in 1985 in New York and raised in Litochoro, Pieria, Greece, has developed into a highly intriguing painter. In his work, he draws inspiration from great Renaissance artists such as Caravaggio, Jose de Ribera, and Guido Reni, as well as contemporary artists like Roberto Ferri. His primary motivation is the evolution of his soul through art. His artistic world is associated with the Neo-Baroque style, filled with consciousness, enlightenment, and deliberate choices. Makis Koulianos’ works reflect the sensitivity of the soul, highlighting internal quests and emotional turbulence. Through his use of chiaroscuro and tenebrism, he creates scenes that convey a sense of mystery and deep emotional intensity.