MEET MIRKA

Mirka Drapaniotou (Greece, 1971) is a versatile ceramicist who bridges the rich heritage of Greek ceramic traditions with innovative, conceptual explorations of clay. Born in Athens, Greece, she began her creative journey studying fashion and costume design, working in the fashion industry from 1992 to 2000. Her transition into the visual arts led her to discover a passion for ceramics, where she developed her skills under the guidance of respected teachers like Marilena Michopoulou and Menandros Papadopoulos between 2013 and 2017. Her artistic education also includes extensive training in free-hand drawing and chromatics with Irene Koutridou and Stavros Bonatsos from 2012 to 2019. Mirka expanded her expertise by studying classic sculptural techniques with Altin Patselis from 2014 to 2016 and exploring form design with visual artist and ceramist Nikos Sklavenitis between 2015 and 2017. READ MORE