Alexandra Maria Kadinopoulou was born in 1984 in Thessaloniki, Greece, where she is currently based. She is amultidisciplinary artist known for her work in painting, drawing, and illustrations, with a specialization in oil painting. Alexandra is recognized for her realistic and figurative works that uniquely fuse imagination with the subject, often using the subject’s face as a landscape. Her art delves into Greek mythology and portrays solitary heroes in their intimate and personal moments, all portrayed through bright and unusual color compositions.
The essence of Alexandra’s art lies in the fusion of dreams with the moments they are conceived. Her style of work is impressionism and pointillism. One of her notable achievements includes receiving the 2nd prize in portraiture at the Golden Palette 2023 exhibition in Athens, Greece, showcasing her mastery in depicting the human form with depth and emotion. Additionally, she was honored with an honorable mention in the Nude category at the Best Art Awards 2023, further highlighting her artistic prowess and recognition within the art community.
Alexandra Maria Kadinopoulou’s art has been featured in prestigious exhibitions such as “With the Colours of your Art” at Contemplor gallery, Vienna, Austria; “Freunden Inspirationen” at Atelier an der Donau, Ybbs, Austria; and “Mit dem Blau des Himmels und des Meeres” at Atelier an der Donau, Ybbs, Austria. Her works are proudly displayed in esteemed collections including the Saki Kadinopoulos family collection, Aaron Tchimino collection, and Ioannis Vellidis collection in Thessaloniki, Greece, among others, reflecting the widespread admiration and demand for her artistic creations.
2015
Certificate of Landscape Design, UK Permaculture Association, Peloponnese, Greece.
2005
Classical Drawing Workshops, Praxis School of Design, Thessaloniki.
2004
BA (Hons) Fine Art, Kent Institute of Art & Design, Canterbury, UK.
2003
Apprenticeship at the studio of Takis Tsentemaidis (1944-2019), Thessaloniki Greece.
2003
Erasmus exchange, Universidad de Bellas Artes, Salamanca, Spain.
2001
Bilingual Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Anatolia College, Thessaloniki.
2024
With the Colours of your Art, Contemplor gallery, Vienna, Austria.
2023
2022
Athens Open Art (Group), Art Number 23 gallery, Athens, Greece.
2021
Picasso and Followers (Group), Time of Art gallery, Athens, Greece.
2012
The Face of the Artist (Group), galley Myro, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2011
2005
2004
2001
Art Graduate Show (Group), International Baccalaureate, Mylos Art House gallery space, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2015-2018
Arts, crafts and Drama teacher, 3rd Public Middle School, Perea, Thessaloniki.
2013-2016
Painter, Live Painting Weekends, Murals during Dining, Balconaki Restaurant, Thessaloniki.
2012-2012
Seminar Organizer, Intensive painting lessons teacher, multi-Purpose space Peirama, Thessaloniki.
2010-2012
Plastic Arts teacher, École Française de Thessalonique M.L.F., Thessaloniki.
2007-2008
Employee, Donopoulos International Fine Arts gallery, Mylos Cultural Centre, Thessaloniki.
2006-2008
Seminar Organizer, Intensive painting lessons teacher, Centre for Adult Education (Κ. Ε. Ε.), Institute for Continuation of Adult Education (Ι. Δ. ΕΚ. Ε.), Katerini and Litohoro, Pieria, Greece.
2005-2007
Employee, Tint Contemporary Art gallery, M. Pesmatzoglou, Thessaloniki.
2001
Bilingual Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Anatolia College, Thessaloniki.
2021
The White Jewel, NGO Act of Love (Πράξη Αγάπης) – 2nd edition.
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014