Bio & Rationale
Charlie Nanos is a Victorian artist whose studio sits just off the Mornington Peninsula, where he turns bright colour and pared-back form into contemporary abstractions. His paintings slide between stylised landscapes and pure design, reflecting a love of simplicity that never feels cold. At the core is a desire to bring light and positivity into everyday spaces – art that feels unpretentious, wholesome, and quietly radical in its optimism.
Charlie rejects the pretension that can cling to art circles. His canvases are playful yet considered, using colour as a way to shape mood and design as a way to invite joy. Each piece feels like a burst of energy distilled into paint, capturing both the serenity of the landscape and the vibrancy of abstraction. It’s a practice that bridges the meditative and the lively.
For Aether, Charlie’s design featured on our Strawberry Creamsicle Sour. The beer’s playful sweetness and colourful kick found its match in his canvas, which carried the same sense of indulgence and brightness. Together, art and beer became more than packaging – they became a celebration of creativity, joy, and cheeky indulgence.
