Ελλάς το μεγαλείο σου - Hellas Athens (2025) Painting by Katerina Tranakou

I was born in Athens in 1960 and I am originally from Laconian Mani.

As a mother and an artist, I had a great inner need to express my feelings and that which concerned me through painting.

My first teacher was the Greek sculptor Phaethonas Gryparis. From his workshop began my journey and my search for design, form, color.

Later I decided to go one step further. I studied interior design where I worked for 15 years in large companies in the field.

In 2011 I received a degree in the conservation of antiquities and works of art, Hagiography and Bookbinding and I work at the Ministry of Culture. In 2015 I created my own small workshop and we work in the field of conservation and restoration of works of art, Hagiography, Painting and bookbinding. In 2021, I will sit at the desks again, for additional knowledge and get a degree in Painting Art from the IEK Glyfada. At the same time, I am involved in paper recycling and create useful objects and visual jewelry (Paper Time Handmade Paper jewelry)

I am actively involved with painting since 1995 and with Hagiography since 2012

First individual exhibition in 2002

I have taken part in many group exhibitions. My paintings and hagiographic works adorn private collections and churches.

In 2017 I became a member of the UNESCO Club of the Department of Piraeus and Islands and presented my works at the exhibitions organized by it. 

I am a member of the bookbinders association of Greece ARA, and the association of Greek artists Iris.

• Nationality: GREECE
• Date of birth : 1960
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary Greek Artists