Artists – Κέντρο Πολιτισμού Ολυμπισμού Κωστής Παλαμάς

Mallia Sofia

olympismculture — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:11:47 +0000

Sofia Mallia was born in Patra,where she lives and works. She is a professor of Physical Education, a graduate of the University of Athens, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science with a Master’s degree in Sociology-History-Anthropology of Sport and Sports.
She is a coach of Swimming, Synchronized Swimming and Counselling Therapy at young ages. She participated in a large number of Conferences-Seminars and World Forums in Greece and abroad, including Sport Psychology – Psychological Preparation of Athletes – Athletic Workshops – Athlete and Health – International Conference on the Psychological Benefits of Recreation – Pedagogical Conferences on Olympism and Spiritual Gymnastics – Panhellenic Conferences on Physical Education and Science of Sport.
From an early age she was involved in Athletics in Track and Swimming and was a National level athlete in Softball, first Panhellenic Junior Champion as a Pitcher, with the National Junior Team in the European Softball Championship in Paris, preparation in the Netherlands for the 2004 Olympics and second selection in the Women’s National Softball Team for the Athens 2004 Olympics.
Also from an early age she was in contact with drawings and colours and as the daughter of the well-known painter and President of the Patras Fine Arts Association “Kostis Palamas” she took her first lessons. Her extensive travels to museums around the world have enabled her to develop a rich understanding of Arts and Culture.
From her active position as a member of the Association, she had a substantial participation in the artistic shaping of the well-known book-white paper “OLYMPICISM – OLYMPIAN HYMNOS – KOSTIS PALAMAS” where she enriched it with the most beautiful statues and vases from the greatest Museums of the world. Se participated in and supported all the events in the significant effort of the Association for the recognition by UNESCO of Kostis Palamas’ Olympic Hymn as a World Cultural Heritage.

Niki Mavrothalassiti

olympismculture — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:08:58 +0000

Niki Mavrothalassiti was born in Patras in 1975. She is a mother of two children and employed in the private sector. Her relationship with painting and her first steps began with her teacher Konstantinos Aravanis. She has participated in various exhibitions and competitions. Her love for painting and art keeps her active in terms of techniques on canvas. A characteristic of her work is oil paintings influenced by the Renaissance. She is an active member of the Patras Fine Arts Association “Kostis Palamas” with various philanthropic and social activities that highlight not only her artistic talent but also her sensitivity to humanity.

Papatheodorou Grigoris

olympismculture — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:30:39 +0000

Papatheodorou Grigoris (1929-2022) was born in Agrinio in 1929 and grew up in Patras. A self-taught painter, he engaged in various branches of art from a young age, including signage, store decorations, church decorations, iconography, and theatre set design. From 1955 to 1966, he was the main builder of floats for the Patras Carnival. Meanwhile , he created some peculiar paintings only for himself.

In 1970, a solo exhibition was organised in London (Galleri Agora 1970) in his honor, receiving excellent reviews for his works and achieving great success. The Australian airline QANTAS immediately took on presenting his works in various parts of the world. Following this initial success, he held a series of solo exhibitions (Athens, Patras, London, Stockholm, Thessaloniki), as well as participating in numerous group exhibitions. In 1978, he received the first prize of Mediterranean Countries Tourism and Culture. In 1978, he received a letter from the International Biographical Centre of Cambridge requesting his biography. His name is listed in the “Who’s Who” of London.

He was a member of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece and was elected President of the Association of Visual Arts Artists of Patras in 1990. In England, he painted a significant number of icons of the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Wood Green, London. This work was appointed to him by Archbishop Gregory of Great Britain from 1977-78. He was honored by the Municipality of Patras for his artistic contribution, as well as by the Naval Administration and the Nature Lovers Association of Patras, among other associations.

Grigoris Papatheodorou was a founding member of the “Kostis Palamas” Association of Fine Arts in Patras and was honored as its Honorary President for his artistic contributions and activities. He is a symbol, a prominent figure, and a great teacher for all of us.

Mikes Vasilis

olympismculture — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:22:45 +0000

Mikes Vasilis had a strong interest in the arts from a young age, and as he grew up, he became passionate about sculpture, with marble becoming his beloved material. The grace and beauty that the artist bestows upon this hard material captivate ate enthusiasts enchanting them with the harmony and elegance of the presentations, whether he is sculpting a battle with great difficulties or a beautiful dolphin gliding gracefully in the liquid element. His immense talent in the art of sculpture is evident, and his love for it has enriched his knowledge, which has grown over the years. Vasilis is one of the most active members of the Association, with a strong presence in its cultural and social events.He has also played a role in promoting the Olympic Hymn as World Cultural Heritage.

Vasilis Liakopoulos

vakol — Wed, 17 May 2023 19:50:09 +0000

Vasilis Liakopoulos studied design and painting in the workshop of Spyros Sokaris for more than four years.
He graduated in 1982 from the Higher School of Graphic Arts and Decoration at Athens TEI.
He graduated in 1982 from the Higher School of Graphic Arts and Decoration at Athens TEI.
He has held 13 solo exhibitions and worked on 9 scenographic projects with Kraounakis and 4 directorial roles at Miaoulia on Hydra Island.
He established a theatre group for marginalised youth and spent 10 years at the Patras Carnival Workshop.
Vasilis Liakopoulos is a multi-talented artist with a communicative personality who can create anything with artistic appearance and perspective.
He is one of the active members of our Association.

Konstantinos Pardalakis

vakol — Wed, 17 May 2023 19:47:46 +0000

He was born in 1968 in Patras, where he still lives today with his wife and their two children, Haris and Elpida.
From a young age, he attended painting and mosaic lessons in the workshop of his uncle Grigoris Papatheodorou, a famous painter and iconographer.
He has completed his studies in art conservation.
For several years, he has been involved in the construction of mosaics, using gypsum tesserae of his own technique and design to make the artworks lighter and more user-friendly, whether they are wall frescoes or paintings.
Along with his cousin Haris Papatheodorou, a painter and sculptor, he has been involved in theatre set construction, interior space design, and iconography.
He teaches art to children and adults and is an active member of the Patras Fine Arts Association “Kostis Palamas.”
He is also the president of the “Patraikos” Chess Club.

Philippos Tzelatis

vakol — Wed, 17 May 2023 19:34:08 +0000

Philippos Tzelatis was born in 1978 in Patras, where he currently lives and works as a medical representative (scientific collaborator) for a pharmaceutical company.
His interest in painting emerged early on, as he began making his first sketches at the tender age of 5, copying heroes from cartoons and comics.
His interest in painting emerged early on, as he began making his first sketches at the tender age of 5, copying heroes from cartoons and comics.
This fact played a significant role in his later artistic development.
In the period 2005-2009, he studied iconography at the Metropolitan School of Patras and worked as an iconographer, creating religious images in the following years.
In 2020, he delved into photorealism, drawing inspiration from movie posters, snapshots, as well as portraits of famous artists and individuals.
His primary medium is colored pencils on cardboard, although he has expressed himself through various other materials such as oil, acrylic, and egg tempera.
He is an active member of the “Kostis Palamas” Association of Fine Arts in Patras, participating in art events, exhibitions, and activities.

Theodoros Mallias

vakol — Wed, 17 May 2023 19:30:16 +0000

Theodoros was born and raised in Patras, where he lives and works. He holds a doctorate in psychology, is a certified sports psychologist from the Society of Sport Psychology, a professor of sociology, and a professor of physical education with studies and postgraduate studies at Cleveland State University in the United States, as well as a scientific visitor at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He taught the above sciences at the Western Greece University of Applied Sciences and developed a significant cultural and artistic activity.

In the Fine Arts department at Cleveland University in the United States, he studied Fine Arts with an emphasis on Aesthetics, Color, Perspective Drawing, Art History, and passionately embraced the Arts, visual and poetic creation through which he expresses his restless spirit, drawing his themes from human existence and the irresistible boundless sea, enriching them with a unique sensibility and spirit.

He is a founding member and president of the Patras Fine Arts Association “Kostis Palamas,” which contributed to the preservation and promotion of the Palamas House as a Literary Shelter and implements Pan-Hellenic and International actions for the promotion of Palamas’ Olympic Hymn to World Cultural Heritage.
Theodoros, a lover of Art, Psychology, and Movement, studies Aesthetic Psychology with lectures in Greece and abroad on the:

Psychological and philosophical dimension of avant-garde painting
Spirit and Art
Art and Psychoanalysis
Sports as Art
Audiovisual presentation on Kostis Palamas’ “Olympic Hymn – Olympism”

Mr. Mallias represented our country, the Ministry of Education, and the General Secretariat of Sports, at numerous International Forums and Conferences, was a founding and administrative member of the European Federation of University Sports, and an active member of Scientific and Cultural Associations.
For his scientific contribution and activity, he has been included in the International book of Sport Psychology WHO IS WHO.
A track and field champion and a member of the National Decathlon team, an active veteran athlete, he had the honor to participate in the Olympic torch relay in seven Olympic Games which adorn his collections.

Maria Stergiopoulou

vakol — Wed, 17 May 2023 19:27:21 +0000

Maria Stergiopoulou has been involved in painting from a young age, refining her artistic skills in the workshop of Konstantinos Artavanis.
Her works are imbued with intense romanticism and are expressed in a dreamy and sensual manner.
In her works, you can also discern symbolism that leads you to an emotional completeness with harmony and balance in form and color.
She has participated in numerous exhibitions and actively contributes to the events of the Association with dedication.

Kyriakopoulou Argyri

vakol — Wed, 17 May 2023 19:25:27 +0000

She was born on January 30, 1987, in Patras. In 2009, she graduated from the School of Fine Arts and Art Sciences at the University of Ioannina, specialising in the History and Theory of Art.
From 2006 to the present, she has been participating in group exhibitions with local groups of visual artists, such as the Patras Association of Fine Arts “Kostis Palamas.” In 2015, she graduated from the School of Byzantine Iconography of the Holy Metropolis of Patras.
In 2016, her work was included in the album “Olympism” by Theodoros Mallias, Ph.D. in Psychology and Physical Education. Her works are in private collections, and several have been donated for charitable purposes.
From 2011 to the present, she has been a member of the educational staff of a centre for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
From 2011 to the present, she has been a member of the educational staff of a centre for individuals with intellectual disabilities.