Irini Karpikioti

Artist Statement:

« Through my art, I can express what I experience and find a deeper understanding of this vast universe and my own flickering place within it. »

Welcome to my colorful world of art!
Greetings from Greece, where the sun is always shining and the world that surrounds me is always an inspiration for my art!
My name is Irini Karpikioti. I am a professional artist.
I have been painting and selling my artworks worldwide for more than 10 years.

Since my early devotion to painting, my primary motivation has been nature and the world around me. With a concentration on contemporary abstract art, each piece I compose is a mirror to my soul.
The colors and styling of my pieces evoke that sense of joy, amazement and wonderment that I feel every day.Color is my true passion. Always on the quest to discover exciting colors and compelling combinations, I am continually excited by new hues that are in the world around us.
I've come a long way from the classical to abstract art. Through trial and error, through years of practice I've developed my style and technique. The main material I use is acrylic with other mediums- oil, charcoal, ink
My paintings are an expression of joy, beauty, kindness, my love for God, nature and humankind.
If my painting inspires you, brings you joy, creates a special atmosphere or make you feel a bit happier, well, it means my job's done here !

I hope you ll enjoy my artworks as much as i enjoyed create them.

Education:

1991-University of Fine Arts
1985 -Fine Arts School

Awards & Distinctions:

1999 3rd prize in painting exhibition
Municipal art Gallery of Piraeus (GROUP UNESCO) Athens, Greece

Exhibitions:

Exhibitions
Group exhibition of paintings From 1998 to - 2015

Abstract painting - 2013
solo exhibition
National Art Gallery VOULEFTIKO - Department of Nafplio (First Parliament of Greeks)

Mykonos - 2012
solo exhibition
IMAR Gallery, Mykonos, Cyclades Greece

solo exhibition
The Beauty of Islands - 2011
Art Gallery Trianon in Nafplio Greece

Flowers - 2009
solo exhibition
Art Hall of the Greek-French Association, Athens Greece

Flowers - 2008
solo exhibition
Cultural Center Benetatos of Old Psychiko, Athens Greece

Olive Trees - 2007
solo exhibition
Cultural Center of Cholargou, Athens Greece

Seascapes of Greece - 2006
solo exhibition
Cultural Center of Neo Psychiko, Athens Greece

Apart from the nature - 2003
solo exhibition
Cultural Centre of Patras Greece

Greek landscapes - 2001
solo exhibition
Cultural Center of Old Falirou, Athens Greece

Artistic Influences:

Picasso, Gauguin, Van Gough, Paul Klee, Wyndham Lewis,