After studying BA (HONS) Fashion Promotion & Illustration at University for the Creative Arts (UCA, Epsom), and in parallel taking specialist courses in Painted & Printed Textiles and Costume Design at Central St. Martins (UAL), in 2004 she had her first solo exhibition. In 2006 she took part in the Athens Cowparade with the cow “Spidercow”, worked at Attica Dept. Store as a Full-Time Designer & Project Manager for 2 years (2006-2008) and since 2006 she has been working as a freelance designer under the name ‘IV’ collaborating with various Greek and International brands.
She has been named a creative chameleon and multi-tasker, who is also no stranger to the design of home products; co-Founder of the company IV Casa (2007-2010) showcasing her infamous hand-painted porcelain and linen products. Since 2015 her prints and designs have been taking new form with the brand ROTATE.
In parallel and for 11 years (2007-2018) she was an active member of the Greek Education sector, working at Doukas School in the positions of Fashion/Textiles Senior Tutor,
BTEC Foundation Coordinator, Head of the Art & Design Department and GCE Coordinator. Since July 2018 she has been a full time Creative Director and Head of Publishing at Artoon Entertainment (animation company), responsible for publishing 80 book titles in 2018-19 and reviving existing characters and projects, such as "Magic Birds".
Since her first solo exhibition in 2004 she has been collaborating with Greek and International Art galleries.
WORK EXHIBITED
DESMOS SILENT ART AUCTION - Athens 2014
Silent charity auction
DESMOS SILENT ART AUCTION - Athens 2013
Silent charity auction
Spidercow / Cowparade - Athens 2006
Created “spidercow” for the athens cowparade.
*Out of the 92 art installations, spidercow came out 3rd at the auction and raised 15.000€ for charity.
Group Exhibition – Ekali EXHIBITION SPACE, Ekali 2005
Exhibited 2 paintings and 2 installations
Solo Art Exhibition – YDROTECHNON GALLERY, ATHENS – MYCONOS 2004
Exhibited 30 paintings and 10 installations
