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Light & Water" - Painting Exhibition by Frederick J. Fitham
Light & Water" Solo Painting Exhibition by Frederick J. Fitham at the House of Culture in Rethymno Frederick J. Fitham presents his new solo painting exhibition titled "LIGHT & WATER" at the Rethymno House of Culture, from August 6 to August 23, 2026, at 20:30. The exhibition features oil paintings, watercolors, and engravings that express his current artistic style. This collection highlights the continuous themes and artistic shifts in his work over time. The central piece of the exhibition is "Homage to Hokusai," a modern artistic conversation with the famous "Great Wave" by the Japanese master. Before moving permanently to Greece, Mr. Fitham studied at the Cheltenham School of Art and St Paul’s College (Bristol University). He then worked as an art teacher at St Crispin’s School near London—an experience that deeply shaped his artistic identity. Since settling in Rethymno, the city and the beautiful Cretan landscape have become the main inspiration for his artistic journey. As a figurative artist, Mr. Fitham is fascinated by how light gives shape and volume to what we see—landscapes, seas, and skies. Water, with its endless movement, provides countless challenges that feed his creativity. "Art is communication," he notes. "If the viewer feels the excitement that pushed me to paint a picture, then I have reached my goal. The process is deeply personal. As W.H. Beecher said: 'Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.'" Mr. Fitham has an impressive international background. He was invited to the Florence Biennale in 2007 and the Biblioteca Angelica in Rome in 2021. In 2022, he won First Prize at the international PREMIO CAPITOLIUM exhibition in Rome. His paintings and engravings can be found in private collections across Greece, Italy, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and the USA. This is his 14th solo exhibition. It is an open invitation for viewers to explore a world where the landscape, the sea, and human experience come together in one beautiful story.
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Light & Water" - Painting Exhibition by Frederick J. Fitham
Light & Water" Solo Painting Exhibition by Frederick J. Fitham at the House of Culture in Rethymno Frederick J. Fitham presents his new solo painting exhibition titled "LIGHT & WATER" at the Rethymno House of Culture, from August 6 to August 23, 2026, at 20:30. The exhibition features oil paintings, watercolors, and engravings that express his current artistic style. This collection highlights the continuous themes and artistic shifts in his work over time. The central piece of the exhibition is "Homage to Hokusai," a modern artistic conversation with the famous "Great Wave" by the Japanese master. Before moving permanently to Greece, Mr. Fitham studied at the Cheltenham School of Art and St Paul’s College (Bristol University). He then worked as an art teacher at St Crispin’s School near London—an experience that deeply shaped his artistic identity. Since settling in Rethymno, the city and the beautiful Cretan landscape have become the main inspiration for his artistic journey. As a figurative artist, Mr. Fitham is fascinated by how light gives shape and volume to what we see—landscapes, seas, and skies. Water, with its endless movement, provides countless challenges that feed his creativity. "Art is communication," he notes. "If the viewer feels the excitement that pushed me to paint a picture, then I have reached my goal. The process is deeply personal. As W.H. Beecher said: 'Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.'" Mr. Fitham has an impressive international background. He was invited to the Florence Biennale in 2007 and the Biblioteca Angelica in Rome in 2021. In 2022, he won First Prize at the international PREMIO CAPITOLIUM exhibition in Rome. His paintings and engravings can be found in private collections across Greece, Italy, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and the USA. This is his 14th solo exhibition. It is an open invitation for viewers to explore a world where the landscape, the sea, and human experience come together in one beautiful story.