Winds of Mykonos, 1910/2022

“Winds of Mykonos” – A Handpainted Decorative Ceramic Tile by Anna Tsetsos 
Original 1910 Roof Tile | Vintage Ceramic | Greek Island Landscape with Historical Provenance

Winds of Mykonos is a heartfelt tribute by artist Anna Tsetsos to the nostalgic landscapes of the Cyclades, delicately painted on a reclaimed ceramic roof tile from 1910 that once adorned her grandmother’s home.

The artwork transports us to the sun-drenched hillsides of Mykonos, where traditional white windmills spin lazily against the Aegean breeze. With charming detail and a pastel-infused palette, Tsetsos captures a quaint cobbled path meandering up through the rugged terrain, connecting three beloved mills—each distinct, yet harmoniously nestled into the vivid blue sea and sky.

Painted atop a weather-worn tile more than a century old, the piece becomes a dialogue between past and present—the personal memory of summers spent among whitewashed walls and the universal rhythm of wind and sea.

“This view is etched in my childhood,” the artist reflects. “It’s the path we’d walk with my grandmother on our visits, where the windmills always greeted us first.”

Details:

• Medium: Antique ceramic roof tile (circa 1910)
• Technique: Acrylic handpainting with textured brushwork
• Dimensions: The tile is 40 cm in length, 19 cm wide at the bottom tapering to 15 cm at the top and 6 cm deep. There is a strong cord tied from the holes from which the tile can hang (see photos). It weighs 1.630 kg.
• Display: Wall-mounted
• Finish: Semi-matte with natural tile patina
• Origin: Salvaged from artist’s ancestral family home

A charming and soulful landscape, Winds of Mykonos is more than art—it’s a breeze from the past, captured in ceramic and carried forward with love.

Anna Tsetsos – Artist Bio

Anna Tsetsos is a contemporary Greek ceramic artist whose work bridges ancestral tradition with modern emotional expression. Born into a family of artisans in the northern Greece, Anna’s creative journey began at the intersection of folk craft and fine art. Her hand-thrown and handpainted ceramic pieces are infused with memory, symbolism, and the tactile rhythms of Mediterranean life.

Guided by a reverence for storytelling, Anna’s work draws from Byzantine iconography, mosaic forms, and floral motifs found in ancient Greek textile patterns. Each piece is a meditation on color, form, and emotion—crafted not just to be seen, but to be felt. She describes her process as “painting with instinct, sculpting with memory.”

Anna’s studio practice honors slow craftsmanship. Every plate, vessel, or tile is one-of-a-kind, made using natural materials and sustainable techniques. Her work has been featured in boutique galleries across Europe and has found a home in private collections that value authenticity, history, and soul.

Through her art, Anna invites viewers to reconnect with the sacred beauty of the everyday—transforming utilitarian objects into timeless expressions of joy, heritage, and presence.