Behind the scenes

The story so far....

   

My name is Eleni Maitou. Born and raised in Athens, Greece, with roots originating from Naxos,

a place i love and feels like home.

I inherited my love for analog and digital photography from my father, who was an amateur photographer.

In recent years i have dedicated myself to the artistic nude photography. I explore the human form through interplay of light, shadow and movement. I pursue sensuality that makes its exploding presence through lines and shapes and I am getting excited when the light transforms the forms.

My work draw inspiration from classical aesthetics, emotional depth and the raw beauty of everyday and introspective perspective.

Besides photography, I also love sculpture, engraving and i identify myself as a music addict.

Awards, exhibitions, and publications: 

  •  Group Exhibition ‘’Distorted’’, June 27-30, 2024.

         The group exhibition “Distorted,” curated by Mummy Maskara at Domatio Art Space ( 55 Solomou,              Athens), explored visual and auditory illusions through 82 independent artworks including paintings,       sculptures, photography, digital art, collages,video art,and performances.This surreal two-room setting immerses visitors in a darkly enchanting fairy tale, challenging perceptions of reality. 

  •  Exhibition ”Common People” May 16th–June 16th 2024 at Della Rounick Gallery, Athens.

    A collaboration with sculptor, Ismini Tsofidou. Where photography meets Sculpture.

         The exhibition explored the complexities of a human existence through the lens of the human body and           aimed to challenge stereotypes and social norms.

  •  Participation at the group exhibition hiVerid mind at Booze Cooperativa, Athens 

    ( November 24th - December 8th, 2023 ). A knobbo and Insistrum event. Site

  • · Guest artist on Black and White Imagery, a flyer on Astronauts eye's Issue 3 (November 2018).

  • ‘’Echo and Art’’ of the newspaper Echo and the auctions ( March 21st 2018).

  • · Participation at the 1st Chania’ s International Photo Festival (August 29th- September 5th 2018). Site

  •  1 st prize at the 18th Photonet Magazine competition on the topic ‘’Greenery” ( April 2017 ).