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About the Artist
BIO
Maria Drakaki was born and raised in Paros, where she still resides, drawing inspiration from the island’s unique qualities. A professional photographer and teacher, she studied at the prestigious LEICA Academy of Athens.
As an activist and socially conscious artist, Maria began her career as a news photographer before turning to the dramatic lure of the pure image in black and white. She’s also a member of the International Association of Contemporary Mosaicists.
EXHIBITIONS:
- “Portelata & Misophoria” Melina Mercouri cultural centre Athens (2026 Group Exhibition)
- “Portelata & Misophoria” Dimitrakopoulos Building Paros (2025 Group Exhibition)
- “The Sea Unites Us” Paros (2025, Curator)
- “Echoes of Archilochus” Cycladic Arts gallery (2024, Group Exhibition)
- “Secret Gardens” (2024, Group Exhibition)
- Holland Tunnel Gallery, Paroikia, Paros (2023, Solo Exhibition)
- Paros Art Gallery (2021, Group Exhibition)
- 1st & 2nd Photosphere, Patmos, Greece
- International Festival Pil’ours, France
- “Kyoto-One Month Neighborhood” Paros (Solo exhibition)
- “Ore Mines” Serifos (Group Exhibition)
- LEICA Academy Athens (Group Exhibition)
TEACHING & OTHER PURSUITS:
Maria teaches black and white photography and digital imaging at Hellenic International Studies in the Arts (HISA) on Paros. When not photographing or teaching, she can be found in her apiary, practicing beekeeping, or crafting mosaics inspired by nature’s beauty.