Tonia Avdelopoulos
Studies
1987-1993
Highest School of Fine Arts, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Department of Visual Arts Painting Lab (Professor: V. Dimitreas)
1982-1999
Apprenticeship in the preservation of works of art and materials processing with the conservator Andreas Avdelopoulos
Specialization: Byzantine portable icons, paintings, murals
Music
Music studies at Elliniko, in Pythagorio Conservatory and at 5/4 flute, guitar, vocal with Andria Leigh.
Seminars on vocal and motor improvisation with Alessio Castellacci.Sounding Bodies / MovingVoices.
Solo exhibitions
2018 Icarian Utopia,Ikaria island
2017 Athens Art Gallery, Athens
2012 “BETON 7” Gallery, Botanikos, Athens
2011 Theatron Lithograph, Patras
2000 Gallery ‘OMMA’, Chania, Crete
Solo exhibitions abroad
2016 The Hellenic Center of London, Great Britain
Group home exhibitions
2022 Exhibition of Paint, European Center for Architecture, Art, Design,Urban studies, Athens
2021 Sculpture Exhibition, Byzantine museum, organized by the Chamber of Fine Arts, Athens
2014 Exhibition Pavilion, Thessaloniki International Exhibition
2013 OPEN CASE Gallery, Kifissia, Athens
2007 “BAR TESSERA” three friends met …
2002 Technopolis in Gazi, organized by the Chamber of Fine Arts, Athens
2002 Gallery “ZYGOS”, Plaka, Athens
2000 Technopolis in Gazi, organized by the Chamber of Fine Arts, Athens
2001 “MILLENNIUM” Multipurpose Park, Patras
2001 Multispace “Mylos”, Thessaloniki
1996 Cultural Center of Athens
1988 Private area “Triariides”, exhibition of students of KallonTechnon School, Thessaloniki
Group exhibitions abroad
2000 “WORLD FINE ART” Gallery, New York, USA
Professional activity
Restoration - Maintenance - Restoration
1999 Paintings and wall paintings at Xenios tower in Dimitsana, owned by GNTO
1999 Paintings at the German Archaeological Institute of Athens
1998 Paintings of the neoclassical building of Kifissia, known under the name “Villa Kazouli” now owned by the state and painting again in places that did not exist, according to the neoclassical rhythms of the time
1998 Hagiographies and frescoes of the church of Agios Nikolaos at the Athens nursing home in Kolonaki
1992-93 Paintings and frescoes in the neoclassical building of Xenofontos & Amalias Street in Syntagma, known as the Mavromichalis Mansion, now housed by the European Parliament
1991 Paintings and wall paintings at the Nikolaos Los Merchant Marine Museum of the country of Chios
1990 Hagiographies and frescoes of the Holy Trinity Church of Agia Marina in Velos, Korinthia, architectural work of Zilller
1987 Paintings in the mansion of the Bouboulina family in Spetses now owned by Petros Nomikos
Maintenance of many private collections of Byzantine icons and works of art:Pierides Gallery, Municipal Art Gallery of Rhodes, etc.
Painting & Decoration
2000 Mural painting at the reception area of the Louis Creta Princess Hotel in Chania, Crete
1999 Design and stamping of jewelry in the book by Emilia Geroulanou “DIATRITA”, Benaki Museum
1998 Murals in a private villa in Agios Aimilianos, Chios
1996 Technical frescoes (marble illusion) at the Benaki Museum
1994 Decorations of the small Byzantine temple at the “Pallas Athena” offices of I. Latsis
1987 Ceiling frescoes at the Firostefani Conference Center in Santorini, owned by Petros Nomikos
Scenography - Costume Design
2024 “FIRE & WATER” directed by A.Remoundos. MIKRO GLORIA Theater
2023 “MAKROPOULOS CASE” directed by Kerasia Samara, theater ELER
2023 “THE GREEK FROG” directed by A.Remoundos. VAULT Theater
2022 “DO YOU KEEP A SECRET?” directed by Aspasia Pontika, theater DROMOS
2022 “MARIKA PAPAGKIKA – THE ELECTRIC GIRL” directed by Kerasia Samara, TSITSANIS MUSEUM-TRIKALA
2021 “LE MENSONGE” directed by Kerasia Samara, “ΑLΕXΑΝDRΙΑ” theater
2021 “Little Amal” group Good Chance Theatre, group Kinitiras studio
2021 “MY SON OF ME, NIKOLAOS MANTZAROS” directed by A.Remoundos, in remembrance of Chrisa Spilioti, starring Anna Fonsou
2021 “NAPOLEONTIA” directed by Kerasia Samara, “ΑLΕXΑΝDRΙΑ” theater
2017 “MY SON OF ME, NIKOLAOS MANTZAROS” directed by A.Remoundos. VAULT Theater
2017 “TATTOOLAND” directed by K.Samara, theater of ANGELON VIMA
2017 “EPESTREFA” directed by K.Polichronopoulou, theater ANGELON VIMA
2017 “8 WAYS TO GO PRAISE” directed by G. KALATZOPOULOS, theater of ANGELON VIMA
2017 “WITH KARI & KYMINO” directed by A.Remoundos, thhater of ANGELON VIMA
2016 “DEMONSTRAITOR” directed by G.Papagiannis, theater ANGELON VIMA
2016 “THE SIDERADES” directed by A.Remoundos, theater ANGELON VIMA
2016 “MIDEA” directed by A.Remoundos, theater of ANGELON VIMA
2016 “THE JELLYFISH” directed by M.Katsandri.M.Adamaki, theater of ANGELON VIMA
2016 “JACK THE RIMPER” SPLISH SPLASH, directed by G. Economidis, FOURNOS Theater
2016 “4TEGRAGONIKA (4m2)” directed by V.Laskaris, theater ANGELON VIMA
2015 “WHAT I CALL MISSING” directed by D. KANELOS, theater VAULT
2015 “THE SPIES” directed by A.RemoUndos, theater VAULT
2015 “OTHER SIDE” directed by F. Apostolou, VAULT Theater
2015 “OUR SMALL CITY” directed by R.Mochohoritis, Cultural Center of Zografou Municipality
2015 “WHEN THE WOLF IS NOT HERE” director M.Katsandris, theater ANGELON VIMA
2015 “CONFUSIONS” directed by D.Agoras, Krioneri Cultural Center
2015 “ROADTRIP 3” a show on the move in cars, directed by V. Gura
2014-15 “THE COFFEE” directed by A. Gyra, KINITIRAS STUDIO
2014 “CANNIBAL, the untold story of an economic assassin” directed by A.Remoundos, VAULT Theater
2014 “SMALL HISTORY OF MURDERS” directed by D. Karatzias. theater VAULT
2014 “AN_OIKO” directed by Th.Petraki, MELANITHROS
2013 ” THE FIRST DAY OF THE YEAR” directed by A.Gyra, KINITIRAS STUDIO
2013 Design of men’s and women’s suits for the choir of OTE ATHENS
2012-2013 “ΕΚ-ΠΛHΞΗ”, “THE CIRCUS ” one performance for schools, directed by A.Gyra, ΚΙΝΙΤΗΡΑΣ STUDIO
2012 “ROADTRIP” a performance on the move in cars, directed by V.Gyra
2011 “OPERA EGENETO” musical performance at APOLLON theater in Patras, directed by T. Avdelopoulos
2011 “4EVER” directed by A.Gyra, KINITIRAS STUDIO
2010 “HANDLE WITH CARE” directed by A.Gyra, KINITIRAS STUDIO
2009 “FOREIGN LANGUAGE” directed by V.Adamou, KINITIRAS STUDIO
2009 “LIFE STYLE & DRUG” directed by A.Gyra KINITIRAS STUDIO
2008-2009 art director: Collaboration with MODIANO, MAX, FOSS
2005-2008 art director: KINO SA PRODUCTIONS
2007 Stage painting and film format, production of WARNER BROS STUDIO titled THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANDS II in Santorini
2004 Painting of stage spaces and forming a feature film, production of WARNER BROS STUDIO titled THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANDS I in Santorini
2003-2004 Designing, studying and installing scenes on TV, as well as exhibition stands and presentations in landscaped areas in collaboration with ART METRON SA
2003-2004 Theatrical performance of the “Polis” group at the New Cosmos Theater titled “Ariadni or Phaedra”, directed by E.Georgopoulou
2002-2003 Theatrical performance of the “Polis” group at the Apollo Theater of Syros and at the New World Theater titled “This is my star”, in texts Vikela, Roide, directed by E.Georgopoulou
2001 Design of men’s and women’s costumes of the choir of OTE Athens
1999 Theatrical Performance of the Action Group at the Melina Theater, titled “The World of Patty”, directed by V. Myrianthopoulos
1999 Theatrical performance Aristophanes “Frogs”, directed by F.Diplas TEE of Ilioupolis
1996 Restoration of stage space in the television series “Prova Nifikou” directed by K. Koutsomitis
1991 “THE STORY WITHOUT NAME”, directed by A.Estisian Theater of Nea Smyrni
Publications
* Interviews in the newspaper “ETHNOS” on 19 May 1994 & 9 March 1998 & in the newspaper “KATHIMERINI” on 17 January 1999
* Tribute to the Constructions magazine in March 1996 for the Mavromichalis Mansion
* Tribute to the Constructions Magazine December 1998 & the “Color & Decoration” Magazine August 1998 for the Villa Kazouli
* Tribute to “Haniotikas News” 25 October 2000 for the solo exhibition at OMMA gallery
* Tribute and interview at the “BEST MAGAZINE” in December 2011
Interests - Activities
Teaching of Freehand Drawing and Seminars for Special Applications at “Notios-Arts and Culture“
Artistic black and white photography
Member of OTE’s mixed choir
Member of the Greek Chamber of Fine Arts
Mountain Running & Cycling