Beginning with stained canvases, Defterios develops each painting through hundreds of layers of paint, embracing a process driven by repetition, routine, and an exploration of how light, texture, and perception shape color. He works primarily with acrylic, oil, and fire.
Defterios studied Design at the University of Southern California's Roski School of Art and Design, graduating in 2023. His work is included in private collections in the States and Europe. He lives and works in Los Angeles, with a studio in West Hollywood.
Basic.Space Los Angeles
Curated by Asher Koondel
March 2026
Archer Defterios & Theodoros Stamos: CHROMA
Taylor Graham Gallery in New York, NY
November 2025
Archer Defterios: Under Marble
Koondel Merjos in Los Angeles, CA
June 2025