Summary
Yiota Ioannidou (born 4 February 1971) is a Cyprus artist based in Paphos, best known for sculpting The Girl and the Sparrow and the Divine Shells. Her sculptures are positioned in various locations within Paphos, such as on the Paphos Harbour, Old Town Paphos, and Argaka.[1] They have also been displayed in the United States, Kuwait and Greece.[2]
Yiota Ioannidou | |
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| Born | Yiota Ioannidou 4 February 1971 |
| Nationality | Cypriot |
| Alma mater | Athens School of Fine Arts |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Notable work | The Girl and the Sparrow, Divine Shells, Icarus |
| Spouse | Charalambos Stylianou |
| Children | Karolos Stylianou, Alkinoos Stylianou |
| Website | www |
Biography edit
Yiota Ioannidou was born in Paphos, in the Republic of Cyprus and studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts. She studied with Stavros Valasakis and Panayiotis Tetsis, who both significantly influenced her work.[2]
Published works edit
She has created several sculptures, such as a two-meter sculpture depicting the mythical Queen of Cyprus, Rigena, in a harbour in Cyprus,[3] The Girl and the Sparrow,[4] Icarus and Birds of Hope.[5]
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Queen of Cyprus, Rigena -
The Girl & the Sparrow -
Divine Shells -
Icarus -
Birds of Hope
Honours, Decorations, Awards, and Distinctions edit
Her art Divine Shells earned recognition from Nicosia Tourism Board and the Paphos Region Tourism Development for its innovation.[6] It positively influenced oceanic biodiversity by creating a habitable environment.[6] Organization European Capital of Culture - Paphos 2017 was also impressed with her work, and it allowed the art to be publicly displayed and reach a wider audience.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Pafilia Art Space. Yiota Ioannidou, 2020". www.pafiliaartspace.com. [dead link]
- ^ a b c "Coyne, Sarah. "Public Art Paphos With Bronze Sculptor Yiota Ioannidou – Cyprus In Style". Cyprus In Style Magazine, 2020". www.cyprusinstyle.com. 31 August 2019.
- ^ Sigmalive Network. "The New Impressive Sculpture That Adorns The Sea Of Paphos". Sigmalive Network., 2020
- ^ Browne, Bejay (August 9, 2019). "New sculpture of young girl placed in Paphos | Cyprus Mail". cyprus-mail.com/. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ Browne., Bejay (May 24, 2020). "Paphos Artist Creates Birds Of Hope – The Paphos Post". Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ a b "The Impossible Works Team. "The Underwater Sculpture Composition, The "Divine Shells", Is Assimilated". Avant-Garde, 2019". www.avant-garde.com.cy.