I was born in Kastoria and raised in Thessaloniki. I studied at the School of Architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and worked for several years as an architect in both Athens and Thessaloniki. Alongside my professional career, I followed a spiritual path that led me to study yoga and meditation in Greece, India, Australia, and across Europe — practices I continue to teach to this day. At the same time, I dedicate a significant part of my life to painting.

Painting has been an essential part of my inner world since childhood — a natural way for me to connect with and express what words often cannot. Though I haven’t followed formal artistic training, I have remained deeply engaged in a personal exploration of materials and techniques, allowing my work to evolve organically through a broad range of themes. My style is representational, and I primarily work with oil paints and tempera.

I began with landscapes from the area where I live — Palaio Faliro — and with still lifes. Every form and every fleeting moment revealed by light feels unique and unrepeatable to me. Each painting becomes a monument to a moment: a wave that reached the shore, a passing cloud, a flock of birds, a reflection in water. In parallel, I explore the depiction of human figures and portraits, starting with members of my own family. The process of portraying loved ones — whether distant or no longer alive — has been a personal journey of introspection and emotional connection.

Ultimately, painting for me is not just about the result; it is a path and a journey. The process is just as meaningful as the final work itself.