CHRISTINA FOITOU
Painter
Christina Foitou was born and raised in Athens, Greece. Initially she studied Pedagogy and then she continued her studies at the School of Fine Arts of Venice in painting with Professor Riccardo Guarneri and engraving with professor Mario Guadagnino. She graduated with honors. As a teacher of arts, in both private and public educational sectors, she has worked as a set designer for children and teenager theatre performances. In 2007 she moved to Chania, Crete, where she focused on painting and performance art. At the same time, she started giving art workshops for children. Her way of painting aims to create an intense dialogue with the body, whilst using it, along with brushes, in order to complete the art work. The study of the body and the research of its kinesiology made her realize how the body, in general can express itself, speak louder than words, and convey various messages. This procedure got her involved with various performances, which she always implements when she feels the need to address matters and issues that concern her. She has participated in a numerous group exhibitions, like Art Athina (2016), as well as presented four personal exhibitions. Many of her art works are a part of private and public art collections in Greece and abroad. She currently lives and works in France.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021. Syn – Esthisis, Curator Vanessa Souli
Saint Benoit Abbay, DORTOIR DES MOINES, Poitiers, France
2018. From one body to another, Curator Louisa Karapidaki
PeriTechnon Karteris Gallery, Athens
2017. Exodus: An act of female heroism, Curator Louisa Karapidaki
Center of culture and art “Diexodos “, Messolonghi
2015. Twentynine Inhalings, Curator Ira Papapostolou
PeriTechnon Karteris Gallery, Athens
2012. Room 526, Curator Konstantinos Proimos
Mylonogianni Gallery, Chania, Crete
