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"Untitled",
1986
By Eleni Moraitou
(1953)
Acrylic on paper, 100Χ70 cm.
Inv. No.: P-44
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ELENI
MORAITOU (1953)
Born in Athens, Eleni
Moraitou studied at
the School of Fine Arts, painting with Yannis Moralis and Dimitris and
Chariklia Mitaras (1972-1977) and stage scenery with Vassilis
Vassiliadis (1975-1977).
Furthermore, she attended
lessons on ceramics with Giorgos Georgiou
(1977-1979) and
typography and book art with Yannis Papadakis (1979-1982).
She concluded her studied by taking lessons on etching with Thanassis
Exarchopoulos (1988). She had her first
solo exhibition in Athens (1983).
She participated in many group shows as well. Since
1977 she is working as school instructor, while at the same time she
has illustrated a series of works, including two books for the primary
school and has engaged herself in stage scenery. Her work is expressionist with a strong
anthropocentric
element. She lives and works in Athens.
P.D.Cangelaris,
Reflections upon Greek Contemporary Painting, The Cangelaris
Collection, vol.1,
Athens 1991
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