To begin, tell us a bit about your background — what you’ve accomplished so far and the highlights of your journey.
I am a Greek interdisciplinary artist and young arts professional, living in London for the past four years. On the one side, I come from a traditional Fine Arts background, having studied at the University of the Arts London, where I developed a studio practice centred on painting and printmaking and took part in group exhibitions across the city. During my BA, both my artistic practice and my dissertation focused on the female reinterpretations of Ancient Greek myth in contemporary art, exploring how inherited narratives continue to shape the way women are seen, framed, and imagined today.
While I am rooted in painting and printmaking, I also produce digital illustrations for Ancient Kallos, where I translate these same themes of Greek heritage, mythology, and feminine empowerment into the brand’s luxury identity. Working with Ancient Kallos allows me to bring my research-led artistic interests into a contemporary commercial context, and made me realise my love for the luxury sector and creating illustrations.
On the other side, I have a strong interest in how the art world operates beyond the studio. Although I was accepted into the Curating MA at the Royal College of Art, I chose to pursue an MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, which I am currently doing, as it offers a more holistic and practical understanding of the art ecosystem; its markets, institutions, and professional pathways. I am truly enjoying my time here, especially meeting so many inspiring people working in the arts and learning from their experiences.This academic shift also nurtured my interest in writing about art, leading me to contribute editorials to MADE IN BED magazine and engage with contemporary discourse.
A major highlight has been being selected by Tate for their official 2025 Christmas card collection. Professionally, I remain active across different areas of the sector; from gallery and art fair work at Saatchi (FOCUS Art Fair), to guiding VIP collectors, to volunteering with artists with disabilities and art tutoring. Today, my identity combines my two worlds: the visual and the institutional. My ambition is to continue growing within the industry; whether within an auction house or managing a gallery, while developing a research-led artistic practice rooted in mythology, femininity, and developing my portfolio as an illustrator.
How did Art enter your life, and what is the story behind discovering your creative path? How was your love for Art born, and how do you see it evolving over time?
Art has always been inherent to me, from early childhood drawings to the way I now consume all kinds of artistic media. I have always loved visiting exhibitions, reading books and poetry, and watching films for their beautiful cinematography. Over time, this instinctive curiosity evolved into a deeper engagement with different mediums, a period where I was figuring out my identity.I constantly filling sketchbooks, drawing, making cards, and documenting whatever caught my attention. It was instinctive, never forced.
In my final school years, I attended regular art workshops and long weekend life-drawing classes, which strengthened my technical foundation. Sketching and painting became central during my university years.
Today, my practice extends beyond traditional methods. While drawing and painting remain fundamental, my work includes digital illustration and more commercial designs, especially through collaborations in the luxury sector. My love for art continues to evolve while remaining rooted in the curiosity that shaped my early years.
Through your studies, you have the incredible privilege of observing the London art scene from the inside. What have you gained from this experience, and what has impressed you the most?
Being part of London’s artistic ecosystem has shown me the unseen labour behind exhibitions; the long studio hours, curatorial processes, logistical coordination, and emotional investment involved in bringing art to the public.
What impressed me most is how fluid the field is: artists become curators, illustrators discover they can write, and creatives transition across roles they never imagined. This interconnectivity revealed that the art world is not linear and helped me realise that beyond creating art, I am naturally drawn to research and the market side of the arts.
What are the most significant experiences you’ve gathered in relation to Art, and what has touched your heart the most?
Working in multicultural environments during both my BA and MA has been transformative. Listening to diverse perspectives opened my horizons and encouraged my personal and artistic growth. Most importantly having people that support me and push me to do things that intimidate me like public speaking have further taken me out of my comfort zone.
Art has also allowed me to take on varied roles. Writing for MADE IN BED strengthened my editorial voice, assisting at Saatchi Gallery improved my communication and public-facing skills, and tutoring artists with disabilities deepened my empathy and commitment to accessibility. These experiences have shaped me profoundly.
In terms of your own journey, in what ways do you feel that your aesthetic is evolving?
My aesthetic is becoming increasingly minimalistic and refined, often leaning toward luxury commercial designs. Studying Art Business at Sotheby’s and visiting numerous exhibitions has helped me understand current trends, and what the audience seeks for, insights that influence how I create
Tell us about your participation and selection by Tate for one of the museum’s Christmas cards. What was the process like, and how did you feel about this major achievement?
The brief asked for a design expressing warmth and community. Wanting something authentic, I created an image that conveyed the emotional warmth of Christmas, especially meaningful as someone living away from Greece. I wanted to portray the idea of friends becoming like family.
When I learned that Tate had selected my design, I felt deeply grateful. It was both a personal and professional milestone, especially meaningful since Tate was one of the first museums I visited in London. Seeing my work become part of their official collection is something I will always treasure.
Is illustration your greatest love, or do you also experiment with other forms of art? What is it that you enjoy the most?
Illustration is what I have found best represents me and the ideas I want to communicate, although painting and printmaking remain my foundations, and is possible for me to turn to these mediums again in the future, for now I find illustration mixed with watercolours and pen drawings to be what I love most doing. I think it also has to do with easier access and ability to work from anywhere without having a studio, allowing me to capture my ideas instantly.
What else lies within the spectrum of your creative pursuits? What would a dream project look like for you?
During my MA, I became increasingly interested in accessibility and transparency in the arts. I am currently developing a gallery model that brings together emerging fine artists, jewellery designers, and fashion creatives under one thematic concept, offering visibility to those who may not find traditional representation.
A dream project would be to create such a cross-disciplinary, community-focused space.
Which materials do you love working with, and how do you experiment with them?
Currently I enjoy working with pen and watercolour sketches, as the fluidity of the watercolour allows me to create many layers and depth in my work. Additionally, making digital work on my ipad from my sketches is always a process I look forward to seeing my sketches become brighter and come to life.
Do you follow your instinct, or are there techniques that guide you? Is art a matter of the heart, or something that can be learned?
Art is both. Instinct inspires the idea; technique shapes its form. I experimented with many mediums, painting, printmaking, sculpture, before discovering that illustration resonates most naturally with my interests, including my fascination with the luxury sector.
Which artists hold a special place in your heart, and why do you choose them?
I’m drawn to artists who create immersive, atmospheric worlds through their medium; painters like Peter Doig, Anselm Kiefer, Alfie Caine, and Van Gogh, whose use of paint builds depth, emotion, and a strong sense of place. I also admire sculptors such as Barbara Hepworth, Miró, and El Anatsui for the way they experiment with materiality.
I’m equally inspired by women artists who work with mythology and the female body, including Sofia Mitsola, Celia Hempton, Lucrezia Abatzoglu and Nancy Spero. Their reinterpretations of myth and femininity resonate deeply with my own interests I explore in my practice.
Are we our choices?
Yes. Our emotional, practical, and intellectual choices shape our path. And the people and activities we surround ourselves with influence who we become.
Between Thessaloniki and London, what do you consider irreplaceable in our small city?
The stilness, the happiness and the slow pace, to just enjoy life and take it slowly, something I really miss in London, where everyone is in a hurry.
Last thing you bought and why?
Two postcards from the National Portrait Gallery, collecting postcards from the galleries and museums I visit is a ritual, a way for me to keep track of all the places I have visited.
The best book you read recently
The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevski, my favourite book that I keep going back to, beautifully written with an engaging narrative.
You can’ t live without
My Ipad. It is the tool I use to create all my illustrations, work on assignments, use as a notebook and watch netflix.
The artist you love and whose work you wish to own.
Tracey Emin
In ten years I see myself working within an auction house or managing a gallery, while maintaining a strong illustration and fine art practice.
In another life, I would probably be a writer, someone who builds stories the way Virginia Woolf or Donna Tartt do.
Three places you love returning to and why
A coffee shop at Chelsea I go to after class to work. It is the only place where I can sit and work for hours.
Crete, my favourite island in Greece, also a place I really appreciate with the Minoan civilisation being my biggest inspiration.
The V&A museum in London, a place I go back to when I am feeling down, where I can wander around, sketch, and travel through different eras of time.
Is Art and creativity in general a path to becoming better people?
Yes, I believe art can make us better people. Art isn’t just about what you see, but what you make others see, it reveals perspectives, emotions, and inner worlds. Through creating and experiencing art, we understand ourselves more deeply and learn to see the world with greater empathy. The impulse to create is inherent to people, and engaging with it helps us grow.
Your definition of Beauty
Beauty is a versatile, quiet presence in everyday life. It is both a feeling and a meaning – something you notice when you slow down enough to acknowledge it. Beauty is generous and unforced, found in moments of stillness that make you feel at peace.
Have you ever designed an object?
Yes, from illustrated cards and invitations to creating sculptures and mockups of my ideas
What is Authentic for you?
Authenticity is rare and therefore precious. It is honesty; in people, in the media we consume, and in artistic expression. It appears in vulnerability, integrity, and choosing what truly fulfils us rather than what seems impressive. Authentic people and creations inspire confidence.
If you designed something for TheAuthentics.gr what this would be?
A series of illustrations in the form of cards / card postals that represents the values and ethos of TheAuthentics.gr , as I think it is a beautiful way to translate their identity into something tangible and shareable in a fun and colourful way for people to remember.
What do you wish to have the same day, a year later?
Health and happiness
Creative flow
A collaboration with an inspiring art professional A meaningful partnership project
Courage for new beginnings
More illustration time
A new hobby
A trip to an exotic destination
To do something that scares me
Visit ten exhibitions in one month
