OPY ZOUNI (SARPAKI) (1941-2008)

Born in Cairo (Egypt), Opy Zouni (Sarpaki) studied there painting at the Zorian Workshop (1959-1962), ceramics at the American College (1960-1962) and photography (1959-1960).  In 1963 she settled permanently in Athens, where she continued her studies at the School of Fine Arts, initially in painting with Yannis Moralis (1963-1968), then in ceramics (1963-1965) and later in stage scenery and decoration (1967-1969).  She had her first solo exhibition in Cairo (1962).  Other one-woman and group shows followed in Greece and abroad, including the Biennales of Sao Paolo, Alexandria a.o.  She has given a distinct personal style to her painting, a characteristic abstract geometry work.  Opy Zouni (Sarpaki) passed away in Athens (2008).

P.D.Cangelaris, Reflections upon Greek Contemporary Painting, The Cangelaris Collection, vol.1, Athens 1991

"Red Horizon", 1990
By Opy Zouni (Sarpaki) (1937-2008)
Acrylic on wood, 115Χ250 cm.
Inv. No.: P-55