ARTS n CRAFTS
WHO IS SHOWCASING
BRUCE WILLIS
Ceramist
Bruce is a ceramic artist that teaches pottery at his ceramics studio "Laspotirion" and also supplies restaurants, cafes & hotels with handmade ceramics -
both functional and aesthetic.
He was born and raised in Thessaloniki and studied Mechanical Engineering in the UK with a specialisation in Energy and the Environment. Some of his current interests? Water sports, mountain climbing, science fiction, and is always in search of the best spot to hang up his hammock.
LEX PAN
Artist
Lex Pan is Greek- Australian artist and illustrator based in Greece. She is known for her vivid illustrations, powerful messages, and humanistic tone in her designs.
Her work primarily depicts human like creatures struggling to come to terms with their own emotions and varies from colourful digital illustrations to oil paintings.
Her powerful compositions and vivid colours manage to captivate the troubling anxieties people deal with in today’s age from existentialism, to mental health, to sexuality, to human connections all together.
KYVELI MAKRI
Ceramics & Mixed-Media Artist
Kyveli Makri creates contemporary hybrid hand-built ceramics using clay, wood, plexiglas and recycled metals. Her concepts are defined by her minimalistic usage of design such as simplistic lines and subtle subject contours. Her early work focuses on conceptual block-like ceramic sculptures of houses repetitively set on wood and plexiglas. Her later work has evolved to include abstract subjects in ceramic media such as ceramic sculptures of ships and factories combined with use of recycled metals.
Later, her minimalistic style is interpreted in vessels with formative liquid lines, inspired by findings from excavations of ancient Greek pottery and specifically designed for the art store of the Acropolis Museum in Athens.
Today, Makri’s works can be found at the art shops of the Acropolis Museum, Museum of Greek Folk Art, Benaki Museum, Centre for the Study of Modern Pottery, in private collections and various art galleries in Greece. Her latest work, exhibited at the Centre for the Study of Modern Pottery | The Pottery Museum in Athens, focuses on wall-art-ceramic elements placed on wood and plexiglas and refers to abstract thinking and spontaneous scribbles.
IGOR BORISOV
Artist
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Igor Borisov, painter and formerly a photographer specialised in children's fashion for over 30 years, has always felt the call of the Aegean Sea, the main source of his creativity. At the age of 20, his adventurous instinct led him to discover Greece, whose myths and legends fascinated him. Arriving by chance on the island of Kimolos, between Milos and the uninhabited Polyaigos, he was adopted by a family of fishermen and soon by all the inhabitants who soon made him "one of their own".
For almost 40 years, Igor has developed
a unique relationship with this confidential island, promising himself every year to return as soon as possible.
In the Cyclades, Igor lives in a house overlooking the sea and the deserted island of Polyaigos.
Welcoming travelers and strangers has been sacred throughout Greece for thousands of years, so Igor, his friends and friends of friends, are always welcome.
This is where he began to paint.
First the terrace, then the stairs and the inner courtyard...
Yakinthi Stratopoulou
Artist
Yakinthi Stratopoulou is a greek multimedia artist working with a wide variety of materials, experimenting with multiple techniques and colors in an attempt to express the poetic aspect of creation.
Her work is focused on people, feelings, connection and loss, turning these emotional experiences into abstract shapes, forms, colors or words along with her own artistic and spiritual process of creation. This is a way for her to communicate the absolute and immediate need of our times, the need to love, feel and connect as spiritual beings expressing our authentic self.
SAMPALEXA
Artist
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Alexandra Sambali was born in 1997 in Edessa, where she comes from. He is a graduate of Fine Arts, Department of Visual and Applied Arts of the University of Western Macedonia, in the 3rd Laboratory, with professors Haris Kontosfyris and Thomas Zografos. She has also completed her studies at the Department of Carpentry & Wood Sculpture in Thessaloniki. In 2022, the first solo exhibition took place, her Diplomatic work with the title "The Festival of Lianda". To her credit, she has participated in 10 exhibitions as well as individual distinctions.
Opening the OSTEN BIENNIAL OF DRAWING SKOPJE 2022 Official Program, with Alexandra Sambalis solo exhibition "Forbidden Dialect" with works by Salvador Dali from the OSTEN Gallery Collection. OSTEN BIENNIAL OF DRAWING, SKOPJE,2023 / Cities - Images - Museum of Byzantine Culture Thessaloniki 2019/ & "Balcan Art Festival" (BAF Contemporary); Folklore Museum, Thessaloniki, 2020 - "Liminal Point" Muzeul De Arta Timisoara 2021 / Platforms Project EN FLO, Athens 2020-2021 / "Paint The Lyric" Art Festival, Ithaca 2019-2022.
It is also worth noting the collaboration with Gallery Braggart, which hosts a number of visual works.
Theofilos
Papadopoulos
Artist
Born and raised in Thessaloniki in 1992, Teo Dmf has always been surrounded by art. Although formally trained in architecture, he found his true passion in the world of fine arts and tattooing.
Since transitioning to a full-time artist, Teo has participated in numerous tattoo conventions and exhibitions.
With a growing portfolio and a passion that continues to drive his creativity, Teo is a dynamic and influential figure in the contemporary art and tattoo scenes, known for his murals and also for his books.
BOEM
Artist
George Kostoglou aka BOEM (b.1990) is a Greek artist who currently lives and works in Athens. He has been a graffiti artist since the age of nine and an architecture graduate turned street artist. His main practices include murals, paintings, installations and custom clothing.
Some of his most distinctive styles are the continuous line drawings, a form of cubism and abstract art.
The main pillar revolves around human relationships in a sociopolitical landscape where thoughts,feelings and context coexist in a narrative of symbolisms.
George has completed two solo shows in Athens and has participated in many group exhibitions
in Greece and the UK.
PIA FRANK-AVRAMIDIS
Artist
Pia's artwork shows the analogies between the brain structure and other human-made systems such as cities, technologies and interpersonal relationships. The junction of physical and psychological aspects leads to a unique synthesis of rational thought processes and pure emotions, and the choice of colors plays a central role, forming a bridge between the complex scientific concepts, visual expressiveness and aims to create a connection between the exploration of the structural processes in the brain and the resulting emotional reactions. The artworks thus represent a profound and multidimensional reflection on the complexity and “structured chaos” of the human brain and create a harmonious link between science, personal research experience and aesthetic expression.
VOUROU
Artist
"It Took 28 Years of Exploring to Eventually Arrive at Painting. Without Academic Studies in the Field Just With Honestly, Rage, Love and Passion.
Watching the Dance of Reality.
My Name is Yiannis Vouroutzis.
I Am 29 Years Old and I Paint for my
Thoughts and my Friends"
KLER
Artist
Self- taught oil painter Kler was born in Athens,
and stayed there ever since.
Kler was drawn by art since young age, starting with realistic art on her primary years, but during her BA on Early Childhood Education and quarantine, she discovered expressionism mixed with cubism, which she used as a medium to calm and express her emotions, and it quickly developed into her personal art style.
She mostly paints self-portraits.
Through her paintings she aims to express the beauty of diversity along with the unity of the soul.
Kler believes that we can be different in shape or color, but our glance and soul are all the same. She is deeply inspired by human nature and the way that the universe works.
AKIS GIOUMSIS
Artist
Art is called upon to reflect and strengthen the experience of the viewer in a world that is created in between. The real and the imaginary. It is an effort to create something that raises questions and pushes the limits, similar to a journey to the end of the night.
The world we build through our work deals with the real and the imaginary; two worlds that are different thus creating an anticipated contrast (so the contrasts are a given).
Born in 1987 in Thessaloniki. Admitted to the academic year 2014/15 in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Studied art under the guidance of Georgios Skylogiannis, Christos Venetis, and Evangelia Nomidou in the 2nd painting workshop. In the winter semester of 2017/18, he received a scholarship and attended courses at the University of Arts Poznan in Poland.
EVRY CROCHET
Handmade Accessories
"My name is Evrydiki Mitsokapa and I am the creative mind behind ‘Evry Crochet’s’ unique creations. With a passion for crochet that runs deep since a very young age, i decided to finally start this project 3 years ago. Since then i pour love and dedication into every stitch to bring you beautifully crafted pieces that are both stylish and cozy. From swim suits to trendy accessories, unique pieces or even custom requests, each item is eco-friendly and handmade with care and attention to detail. Explore my collection and add a touch of handmade charm to your life."
KNOT SPECIAL
Handmade Jewelry
Knot Special is a premier destination for handcrafted jewelry and unique crafts. Our collection showcases sustainable, artisan-made pieces that blend creativity with elegance. We offer worldwide shipping and personalized custom orders. Discover the beauty of handmade with special knots.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Meet our seven selected phtographers who will exhibit their unique shots
THEME: Greek-island Architecture & Nature
SOF DARM
Analog Photographer
Sofia Darmousli was born and lives in Thessaloniki.
She studied at the Visual and Applied Arts Department of the School of Fine Arts of the Athens University of Fine Arts. and graduated in 2022.
Her favorite medium is analog photography. During her years at school, she delved deeper into this art form.
Her photographs focus on capturing her thoughts and feelings, honesty and familiarity with herself.
Portraits, the human body, still life and
landscapes that star.
MARKOS
TETRADIS
Photographer
Born in Athens in 1990, Markos Tetradis has always felt a strong attraction to inner search and the desire to communicate his findings.
His complex and somewhat abstract inner world found creative expression in writting and photography, where the photographic lens ended up functioning as a form of meditation in which time loses its meaning, leaving only the sense of peace and stillness of "now".
MARY
FOTINAKI
Photographer
Mary Fotinaki is a professional photographer and the owner of the brand M21 STUDIO. Her artistic journey started out with a great interest in nature and landscape photography which was inspired by her Geology studies.
Later on she focused on personal projects that included self portraits, lifestyle photography and interior design and has been awarded in several photography competitions,
the last one being by the Canadian University of Dubai in Dubai in 2023. With her brand M21 STUDIO she has been focusing mainly on real estate and interior design photography.
IOANNA
GIORGOS
Landscape Photographers
Ioanna and Giorgos are professional photographers and the creative duo behind Our Exploration. They have worked with significant companies in the tourism industry, and their photos have been published in magazines and have received awards. Their mission is to share their unique perspectives from the diverse places they have the privilege of visiting. With an unwavering passion for travel, they find immense joy in exploring new destinations and connecting with the people who call those places home. For them, wanderlust is not merely about ticking off locations; it's an insatiable
desire to immerse themselves in the essence of each locale. Their aesthetic focuses on highlighting the natural beauty, architecture, and the small, often overlooked details
that make each place unique. Through Our Exploration, they invite you to join them on this visual and experiential journey, revealing the wonders of discovering new places, meeting new people, and experiencing new flavors!
CHRISTINA
GOUVATSOU
Photographer
Christina is a Data Scientist with a degree in Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences from the NTUA.
Her involvement with photography started from a young age where she would always use a camera to take photos of the places she would visit and the moments she would have with her friends and family. She received her first DSLR camera as a high school graduation gift and it was then that her passion for photography grew stronger.
Photography is one of Christina's channels of creativity in an effort to preserve memories from the fleeting time.
Her mathematical and analytical backgrounds drive her to seek with her lens the symmetry in the world around,
while her interest in observing people's interactions and understanding the human psyche inspire her to capture the details that convey deeper meanings and emotions
throughout her work.
NIKOS
ON THE RUN
Photographer
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Nikos On The Run is a multifaceted creative director, filmmaker, and photographer from Thessaloniki, who recently returned to Greece after studying in Chicago, USA.
His portfolio hosts visual storytelling works of all varieties — notably in the music industry and humanistic exploration. With over a decade of experience, Nikos has created 50+ music videos (including ones from his project titled “Raps On The Run”), has toured with artists around the world to capture moments on the road, and has worked on short-form content and photographs that unveil elements of everyday life
that go unnoticed.
DESPINA
STEROPOULOU
Photographer
Self-taught photographer dealing with intimate commemorative photography.
Capturing moments, wondering if they actually exist.
Post-summer blues, establish the question of whether these memories, actually existed the way we remember them.
Is there actually a difference between our memories and our captured memories?