I'm Maria Papadopoulou, a painter and art educator based in Rhodes, Greece.

I have been exhibiting my work since 2000 and teaching visual arts to children, teenagers and adults for more than twenty years.

My artistic practice spans representation and abstraction, and I primarily work in acrylics and mixed media. I enjoy both paying close attention to the world around me and discovering unexpected connections, qualities and compositions as I paint.

Education

MA in Art History, University of Sussex, United Kingdom 2003
BA (Hons) Fine Art, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 2002
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, Hull College, United Kingdom 1998

Teaching Qualification

Pedagogical & Teaching Qualification, Athens School of Fine Arts, Greece 2005

Professional Development

Teacher Effectiveness Training (T.E.T.) Instructor Certification, Gordon Hellas, Athens 2023
Special Education and Inclusive Education, University of the Aegean 2023
Certified Trainer for the New National Curriculum, Institute of Educational Policy (IEP), Greece 2022
Educational Technology and Collaborative Creativity, University of Crete 2022
Induction Programme for Newly Appointed Teachers 2010
Scenography Workshop Series, Maria Chaniotaki Studio, Athens 2008

Selected Exhibitions & Projects

Costume & Stage Design, Radio Tales, Rhodes 2021
Outdoor Mural, 1st Primary School of Ialysos, Rhodes 2020
Arti-μελείς, Museum of Modern Greek Art, Rhodes 2018
W3, Three-Person Painting Exhibition, French Hospice, Rhodes 2017
Stage Design & Poster, The Idiots, Rhodes 2017
Poster Design, The Magic Pillows, Rhodes 2017
Mosaic Reconstruction, Monastery of Saint Gerasimos of the Jordan, Palestine 2009
Panorama of Greek Printmaking, 2nd Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art 2009
Collaboration with Ersi Gallery, Athens 2008
Panorama of Greek Printmaking, Technopolis, Athens 2008
Scenography Exhibition, Monochoro Art Space, Athens 2008
Image–Space–Action 2, Technopolis, Athens 2008
Group Exhibition, Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece, Athens 2006
Diversity Day, University of Sussex, Brighton 2003
Askitiki (Performance Art), Newcastle 2002
The People's Show, University Gallery, Newcastle 2002
Group Exhibition, Dodecanese Artists Association, Rhodes 2001
The People's Show, University Gallery, Newcastle 2001
Group Exhibition, Rodiaki Mansion, Rhodes 2001
Painting & Printmaking Exhibition, Rodiaki Mansion, Rhodes 2000
Drawing Exhibition, The Long Gallery, University of Newcastle 2000