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Anthony Velonis
The Architect of the Serigraph In the vibrant, struggling landscape of Depression-era New York, a quiet revolution was unfolding within the studios of the Federal Works Progress Administration. At the heart of this movement stood Anthony Velonis, an artist whose name became synonymous with the elevation of a commercial process into a profound fine art form. Born in 1911 to a Greek immigrant family, Velonis’s early years were shaped by
the grit and texture of New York City tenements. His creative lineage was rooted in the sacred; he drew deep inspiration from his grandfather, an ecclesiastical painter from the hills of Greece who practiced the ancient, luminous traditions of Byzantine style. This early exposure to spiritual iconography and meticulous craftsmanship provided the foundation for a career dedicated to exploring how light, color, and layer could transform…