Biography
Theodora M Stougiannou was born in 1992 in Greece where she currently resides. She is a physician and scientist with a background in fine arts, specifically modern art and Byzantine iconography. Her academic journey includes a BSc in Natural Sciences from the Open University in the U.K., an MD from Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, and an MSc in Stem Cells and Regeneration from the University of Bristol, U.K. Currently, she is a PhD candidate in Medicine (Clinical Research) at Democritus University of Thrace. Theodora draws inspiration from religion, mythology, and fantasy in her artistic work, utilizing water-based media.
Solo Exhibitions
“Akhet”, Myro Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Thessaloniki/ Greece, November 2023
“Spirits moving through a seasalt town”, Sophia Alvarez, Barbagellata Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF), Solo Exhibition, Barcelona/ Spain, 2024
“Through the Looking Glass”, The Holy Art Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Athens/ Greece, 2024
Group Exhibitions
“Ink on Paper”, Paris Kapralos, Myro Gallery, Group Exhibition, Thessaloniki/ Greece, 2023
“SKG Bazaart”, Paris Kapralos, Myro Gallery, Group Exhibition, Thessaloniki/ Greece, 2023
“Alchemy”, The Alchemical ART Space, Group Exhibition, Melbourne/ Australia, 2023
“Freedom”, Barbagellata Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF), Group Exhibition, Barcelona/ Spain, 2023
“Censored”, Mara Cipriano, M.A.D.S. Digital Mixed Reality Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, Milan/ Italy/ International, 2023
“2023 Laguna Beach Open”, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, Laguna Beach/ California/ U.S.A., 2023
“Emerge”, The Alchemical ART Space, Group Exhibition, Melbourne/ Australia, 2023
“Future Stars”, The Holy Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, Athens/ Greece – London/ U.K., 2023
“Don't be Silent”, Anastasia Raskina & Constantinos Anjulatos, Art Number 23, Group Exhibition, Athens, 2023
“Transmute”, The Alchemical ART Space, Group Exhibition, Melbourne/ Australia, 2023
“Art on Loop”, The Holy Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, Athens/ Greece – London/ U.K., December 2023
“Art on Loop”, The Holy Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, Athens/ Greece – London/ U.K., January 2024
“Art on Loop”, The Holy Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, Athens/ Greece – London/ U.K., February 2024
“Out of Space”, Anastasia Raskina & Constantinos Anjulatos, Art Number 23, Group Exhibition, Athens, 2024
“Art on Loop”, The Holy Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, Athens/ Greece – London/ U.K., March 2024
“Freedom to say what I please”, Myro Gallery, Group Exhibition, Thessaloniki/ Greece, April 2024
"Vivid imagination", Eleni Sakali, Time of Art gallery, Kifisia, Athens/ Greece, April 2024
Competitions
Professional Artist Prize, Visual Artists Association (VAA), Longlisted
Visual Art Open 2023, Visual Artists Association (VAA), Longlisted
Painting, Category: From 31 to 50 years old, Golden Time Talent LTD, 3rd Place
Progressus Art Awards, The Sun, Somnium Meum Art Gallery, 2nd Place
Memberships
Visual Artists Association (VAA), UK
Artist Talk Magazine, UK
Circle Foundation for the Arts, France
"Holy beast in the sky", Production video posted on my instagram page, @theodora.stougiannos
Features
M.A.D.S. Digital Mixed Reality Art Gallery, Milan/ Italy/ International, Featured Artwork Titles: “Elemental Symphony - Minuet (Resolution)”, “Ethereal Forms - Flying Vegetation”, “Ethereal Forms - Reflections under the Sun”
The Alchemical ART Space, Melbourne/ Australia, Featured Artwork Titles: “The Dragon in the Mermaid”, “The Spirit in the Sky”, “Disenchantment”, “Ethereal Forms – Graffiti”, “Elemental Symphony – Exposition – The Storm Rages”, "The Bridge", "Sacred Pedestal", "The Will of the Wisps", "Tears of the Sakura Tree"
Artist Talk Magazine, Membership, Featured Artworks from Collections: "Ethereal Forms in Watercolour", "Anatomically Incorrect", "Constellations", "Starscapes in Acrylic", "Starscapes in Watercolour", "Alcohol Inklings", "Mythical Beasts in Watercolour", "Dreamy Acrylic Bestiary", "Surreal Dreamscapes"
Circle Foundation for the Arts, USA, Membership, Featured Artworks: "Pastel Dreamscape-Dragon Archipelago", "Transitional Procession", "The Scorching Moon Valley of Splendiferous 9", "Holy Beast in the Morning", "Ancient Desert - Midnight Ascension"
“Emerge”, The Alchemical ART Space, Melbourne/ Australia, Participating Artwork: "The Dragon in the Mermaid", Ink & Watercolour on Canvas, 30 cm x 40 cm, 2023
Magazine Features
"Artist Talk Magazine - Issue 28 - November 2023", Milne Publishing, Magazine feature, UK, Featured Artwork Titles: "Mermaid in Golden"
Catalogue Features
"55 Artists to Discover: 2024 Edition", Florence Contemporary Gallery, 2024, Featured Artwork Titles: "Ancient Desert - Gates before the sunset", "Constellations - Theta Serpentis"
"Vogue Manhattan - April Issue", Vogue, Magazine feature, Issue - April 2024, Manhattan/ NYC, US, Featured artwork title: "Ancient Desert - Midnight Ascension"
Times Squares Features
“Times Square Digital Display”, Artist Talk Digital Exhibition, Group Exhibition, New York/ U.S.A, New Year's Eve 2023
Social Media Campaigns
Video Art Critique, Participating Artwork Titles: “Elemental Symphony - Minuet (Resolution)”, “Ethereal Forms - Flying Vegetation”, “Ethereal Forms - Reflections under the Sun”, M.A.D.S. Artworld by Mara Cipriano
Solo Online Exhibition, Unknown Gallery (@_the_unknown_gallery_), Instagram Promotion, Participating Artwork Titles: “Jinns with Wings – The Moon”, “Reality Bending – The Sky”, “Reality Breach – The Looking Glass”, “Looking at the Sky – The Ancient Desert”, “Looking at the Sky – The Source of Creation”, May 2023
International Women’s Day, VAA Social Media Campaign, Theme: #EmbraceEquity, Participating Artwork Title: "An honest and true guide on Flight”, March 2023
Video Summary, Szerelem Project (@szerelemproject), Instagram Promotion, January 2023
"Twin Spirits", Production video posted on my tiktok page, @theodora.stougian, Music: Twilight Serenity, Genshin Impact Main Theme Var., Yu-Peng Chen & HOYO-MiX