Maria Giannakaki
Born in Athens in 1958. She studied painting under P. Tetsis and mosaic under G. Kolefas at the Athens School of Fine Arts (1977-1982). She furthered her education on a scholarship from the Greek State at the Hangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in China, where she received a postgraduate degree in the techniques of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy (1983-1985). Her first solo exhibition was held in Beijing (1986, Beijing Artists’ Gallery). Along with painting, she is also involved in book illustrations and book cover design. From 1985 until the present day she has participated in a significant number of group exhibitions in Greece, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, China, Egypt, India et al.

Maria Giannakaki: Light boxes and more…
Far Αway Lights
Maria Yannakaki unveils another side of her art in her new solo exhibition opening on Thursday, 16th November at i-D ProjectArt titled “Light Boxes and more…”. A chapter with Eastern vibes that creatively concentrates the travels, the love and the artistic course of Maria Giannakaki in China and other exotic locations. Inspired by her teacher and mentor, Wang Dongling, a living legend of modern calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting, whose famous for his monumental shows and exhibitions in the most noteworthy galleries and museums on the globe. Maria Xanthakou is the curator of ProjectArt and Maria Giannakaki’s exhibition.
Opening on 16th November 2017 (20.00)
Duration till 16th December 2017.