Artist Biography – Annita Apostolidou Platis

Annita A. the Artist

Annita Apostolidou Platis is a Greek painter known for her bold chromatic language, symbolic richness, and her mastery in blending traditional and digital techniques. Her work explores transformation, mythology, and feminine identity—uniting past and present through visual storytelling.

Born in Athens, where she continues to live and create, Annita began painting at the age of eight under the mentorship of academic painter Dimitris Kantopoulos, completing the full curriculum of the School of Fine Arts. Though originally set on a path in Business Administration, she soon turned to her true calling—the arts.

She studied fashion, jewelry, and interior design at the Veloudakis Fashion School, the YWCA in Athens, and the Instituto Artistico dell’Abbigliamento Marangoni in Milan, earning an Advanced Diploma in Fashion, a Master’s in Jewelry Design & Accessories, and advanced studies in Interior Design. This diverse foundation shaped her signature style—fusing elegance, symbolism, and technical refinement.

Annita is a multidisciplinary artist: painter, designer, stylist, poet, and visual narrator. Fluent in English, Italian, French, and Greek, her creations transcend language, informed by movements such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Japanese painting and calligraphy, and Surrealism. Her influences include Erté, Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, Salvador Dalí, Hokusai, and photographers like Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, and Richard Avedon—as well as the poetic spirit of Pablo Neruda and Fernando Pessoa.

In 2016, Annita Apostolidou Platis rekindled her commitment to the world of art, bringing with her a unique perspective shaped by her extensive background in fashion, completing her first post-fashion body of work, Faces & Characters—a series of 18 acrylic and mixed media portraits. Although it was never shown in Greece, the collection was acquired in full by an Italian businessman and now resides in boutique hotels and villas in Portofino.

She continued with new series like My Soul Kingdom (2018) and Eternal Lover (2019), leading to curated international showcases and private exhibitions in Portugal, Spain, and France, which marked the beginning of her contemporary exhibition journey.

Her artworks are characterized by a dynamic interplay of colors and forms, where warm and cold hues merge to create surreal figures and landscapes. She employs acrylics for their vivid intensity, ink for its fluidity, and the impasto technique to add texture and dimension to her creations. Each collection is a journey into the artist's inner world, with paintings often paired with her own poetry, narrating distinct stories and inviting viewers into a realm of introspection and discovery.

Yet, her artistic quest did not pause there.

Venturing into the realm of mixed media digital collage, she embraced audacious experimentation, blending the time-honored with the avant-garde, intertwining traditional artistry with the cutting-edge of digital creation. This melding serves as a testament to her inventive spirit and her agile adaptation to the shifting sands of artistry in the technological era. Through this lens, Annita Apostolidou Platis continues to expand the narrative scope and visual lexicon of her work, underlining a commitment to evolution and a deep engagement with the infinite possibilities presented by the fusion of digital and tangible mediums.

Since launching her website in 2018, she has participated in more than 80 international exhibitions, receiving numerous distinctions across Europe, US, New Mexico, and Australia. Her work is an invitation to journey through the mind, to explore hidden paths and uncover the messages woven into the fabric of her creations.

In 2024, she earned a Certification in Art Curation & Exhibition Management from the Visual Artists Association, further deepening her engagement with contemporary visual culture.

Annita Apostolidou Platis offers a portfolio of exceptional breadth and depth. Her artworks are not merely visual experiences but gateways to narratives rich with emotion, history, and imagination. They stand as testaments to her versatility and mastery across mediums, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the work of an artist who continues to push the boundaries of expression and form.

Selected Distinctions & Professional Milestones

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Fashion & Decorative Arts Career

• 1994-2000 | Haute Couture Designer for Harris Hourmouzis

• 1999–2000 | Collaboration with academic artist Panagiotis Sotiriadis

• 1999 | Praised by Kosmocar (Volkswagen) in the Beetle Art Contest for the artwork "Millennium"

• 2001–2006 | Owner of Annita Platis Collections, a decorative arts brand featuring collectible items from Florence and Venice

• 2001–2006 | Interior Décoratrice for private residences and commercial spaces

• 2007–2010 | Founder of All My Life Wedding & Event Planning

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International Art Honors & Awards

• 2025 | 1st Place Award – Camelback Gallery, Best in Medium 2025, Digital Paintings / Digital Art category, International Juried Contest (September 2025), for Clarity in Disguise (The Luminous Abyss)

• 2025 | Ruby Award – Gallery Ring, RED International Juried Contest (August 2025), for The Curtain Knows (The Luminous Abyss)

• 2025 | Ruby Artist of the Month – Gallery Ring, August 2025, for The Oracle of Opaline Brass (The Luminous Abyss)

• 2025 | Golden Trio Award – Gallery Ring, Blue June 2025 for Aokage, Aiyume, and Kansō.

• 2025 | Creative Excellence Award – Circle Foundation for the Arts, Artist of the Month Contest (June 2025), for "She Who Glows in the Dark"  

• 2025 | Artist of the Month – Camelback Gallery, May 2025 for The Light Dwells in Shadows

• 2025 | Golden Trio Award – Gallery Ring, People May 2025 for Clockwork Couturiere, The Elemental Forger, and The Quantum Alchemist

• 2025 | Distinction Award – Gallery 4%, Anything & Everything 5 – International Juried Art Exhibition, for Aqua Chrono Guard 

• 2025 | 6ᵗʰ Place – Light Space & Time Online Gallery, Summer Art Exhibition 2025, Photography & Digital Artists Category, for Where the Sea Remembers

• 2025 | Honorable Mention – TERAVARNA Art Gallery, 9th COLOR International Juried Art Competition, for Uncharted Muse

• 2025 | Silver Award - Camelback Gallery, Flower Power 2025, for "Bloomora" - International Juried Art Competition and Exhibition

• 2025 | Laurel Award – Gallery 4%, Living & Breathing Animal Art Contest, for "Chronomancer," "Keeper of Eternal Wisdom," and "The Terra Machinist"

• 2025 |Crystal Award (9th Place) – Gallery Ring, Spring Countdown Show, "Genesis"

• 2025 |Honorable Mention – Fusion Art, "Azure Renewal" (Colors 2025)

• 2025 |Finalist – Fusion Art, "Promises" (Colors 2025)

• 2025 |Finalist Award – TERAVARNA 11th ANIMAL International Juried Art Competition, "Lion of the Lost Aeon"

• 2025 |Honorable Mention – Light Space & Time Online Gallery, "Tapestry of Creation"

• 2025 |Honorable Mention – Blue Space Gallery, "Veil of the Bear" (Beyond Boundaries)

• 2025 |Masterful Mind Award – Circle Foundation for the Arts, for "Juno"

• 2024 |Gold Award – Camelback Gallery, Autumn Festival of Art, "Copper Reverie in the Fall"

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Curatorial & Written Contributions

• 2025 | CATS! International Artbook & Exhibition, Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Essay & Artwork Contributor (Of Thread and Shadow: The Cat as Guardian and Muse)

• 2025 | Art Magazine, Issue 4, Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Opening Essayist (Whispers of Spring: The Poetry of Renewal and Transformation)

• 2025 | The Alchemical Art Magazine, Issue I – Interview Feature

• 2024 | Art Magazine, Fall/Winter Digital Issue, Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Essay Contributor (The Legacy of Myth in Art)

• 2024 | Primavera 2024 Exhibition, Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Curatorial Essayist (Embracing the Spectrum of Spring)

​Solo Exhibitions & Featured Curated Projects

​• 2025 | Legends – The Code | Solo Exhibition – Sfumato Art Creatives, New York (Digital Feature)
Presented by Sfumato Art Creatives, this solo exhibition explores the intersection of mythology, feminine archetypes, and visual storytelling through a curated selection of digital collage and acrylic works. Featured as a dedicated artist page, Legends – The Code reflects Annita’s ongoing exploration of myth as a contemporary force for transformation and identity.
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Publications (Print & Order Editions)

• 2025 | CATS! International Artbook & Exhibition, Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Limited Luxury Print Edition
  Opening Essayist & Artwork Contributor – Lead essay (Of Thread and Shadow: The Cat as Guardian and Muse) opens the book and provides its curatorial narrative.
  Featured with four exclusive graphite drawings (She Who Sees Beyond, The Oracle of Unwritten Time, The Scribe of Forgotten Kingdoms, The Watcher of Every Stroke), created exclusively for this artbook and exhibition.

• 2025 | Art Magazine, Issue 5 (Summer 2025), Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Opening Essayist & Featured Artist

• 2025 | Art Magazine, Issue 4 (Spring 2025), Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Opening Essayist & Featured Artist

• 2024 | Art & Poetry Book, Issue 1 (Fall 2024), Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Contributor (Legends – The Code)

• 2024 | Art Magazine, Issue 2 (Summer 2024), Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Featured Artist

• 2021 | Premio Dante Alighieri Publications – Premio d'Arte Internazionale a Firenze, Italia

• 2021 | Accademia Italia In Arte Nel Mondo Book – Premio Hermes Il Messaggero Degli Dei

Digital Features (Online Magazines, Interviews, Digital Exhibitions)

• 2025 | CATS! Online Exhibition, Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Exhibition Essayist & Artwork Contributor
  Essay (Of Thread and Shadow: The Cat as Guardian and Muse) structures the exhibition narrative, interwoven with your four exclusive graphite drawings and the works of fellow artists.

• 2025 | Voices of Creativity #20, Sfumato Art Creatives (New York) – Interview Feature

• 2025 | Masterful Minds Magazine #7, CFA & World Wide Art – Featured Artist (digital magazine)

• 2025 | The Alchemical Art Magazine, Issue I – Essay & Interview

• 2025 | Digital Billboard Feature, Flinders Street Station, Melbourne (with The Alchemical Art) – Featured Artist

• 2025 | Art Magazine, Issue 5 (Summer 2025), Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Opening Essayist & Featured Artist

• 2025 | Art Magazine, Issue 4 (Spring 2025), Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Opening Essayist & Featured Artist

• 2024 | Art Magazine, Fall/Winter Digital Issue, Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation – Essay Contributor (The Legacy of Myth in Art) 

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Institutional Recognitions

• 2023 | Fondazione Costanza: International Career Awards (2023), Ordinary Member (2023)

• 2023 | National Olympic Academy of Greece (HOA): Award of Merit for cultural contribution

• 2021–2022 | Accademia Italia In Arte Nel Mondo: "Hermes" |2021, "Poseidone" |2022, Honorary Titles of "Nuntius Artis," "Magister formarum et artium," and Associate Membership

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Gallery & Foundation Merits

• 2024 | Glorious Silence – Artistic Merit, Barbagelata Foundation (Links Collection).
• 2024 | The Gift – Artistic Merit, Barbagelata Foundation (Links Collection).
• 2024 | Winter’s Embrace – Official Selection Certificate, Gallery Ring (The Seasons – Special Edition).
• 2023 | EQUILIBRIO, SERENA, ARMONIA – Artistic Merit, Barbagelata Foundation (Links Collection).
• 2023 | FORESIGHT – Artistic Merit, Barbagelata Foundation (Camouflage Collection).
• 2023 | Lady Hope – Gallery Ring Selection (Links Collection).
• 2022 | NEMESIS – Award of Merit, Gallery Ring (Words Collection).
• 2022 | MOIRAI & SHADES – Finalists, Gallery Ring (Words Collection).
2021 | Certificate of Participation – Luxembourg Art Prize (Pinacothèque, Luxembourg).
•2020 | Certificate of Participation – Luxembourg Art Prize (Pinacothèque, Luxembourg).

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Notable Collaborations & Contributions

• 2025 |The Alchemical Magazine Feature – "Blaze," "Message," and "Regalia"

• 2024 | BCAF Art and Poetry Book – Contributor, "Legends – The Code"

• 2024 |BCAF Art Magazine Exhibition – Contributor, "Links" and "Legends – The Code"

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Social Impact & Global Features | 2020–2025

In addition to exhibitions and awards, Annita Apostolidou Platis has participated in meaningful initiatives that combine art with advocacy, cultural dialogue, and public awareness. Her work has been featured in global platforms that celebrate women in the arts, support humanitarian and environmental causes, and promote digital accessibility for emerging artists.

• 2025 | International Women’s Day 2025 | The Alchemical Art 
Featured Artist – Honoring Women in Art & Creativity
Recognized among a select group of inspiring women artists shaping the creative landscape today, as part of The Alchemical Art’s official feature for International Women’s Day 2025.

• 2023 | Art for Wildlife Conservation 
“Animals” Exhibition – Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation
Participated in a special exhibition supporting wildlife conservation, in collaboration with the Snow Leopard Fund and WWF. The event blended art and activism, using visual storytelling to raise awareness and support for endangered species.

• 2023 | Art for Ukraine Humanitarian Relief 
“War & Peace” Exhibition – Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation
A donation was made to CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) on behalf of participating artists. The exhibition addressed themes of war and reconciliation and emphasized the unifying power of art during times of crisis.

• 2022 | "Inspiration" 

International Exhibition of Contemporary Art Inspiration

Time of Art Gallery, Kifisia – Athens, Greece
Annita participated in this international exhibition that explored artistic sources of inspiration. Her selected works from “Words” Collection, reflected mythological and symbolic dimensions of creativity. The event was featured in the Greek newspaper Η Βραδυνή, underscoring its national cultural relevance and the resonance of her visual language within contemporary Greek art discourse.

• 2021| Digital Showcase | ARTBOX.GALLERY Zurich & ARTSY 

January–April 2021 | Artwork: “Eye of the Future” – Eternal Lover Collection

Displayed digitally at ARTBOX’s Zurich gallery and globally via ARTSY. The work explores visionary femininity and identity through a surrealist lens, representing early experiments with digital-physical hybridity.

• 2020 | Open Art Contest – Athens 
ArtNumber23 Virtual Gallery
Featured artwork “Mystic Guidance” from My Soul Kingdom Collection. This symbolic piece explored ancestral knowledge and inner guidance, contributing to a digital platform that enabled artistic visibility during lockdowns.

• 2020 | Solo Virtual Exhibition | ARTNUMBER23 Gallery 
“My Soul Kingdom” Collection
Held on ARTNUMBER23’s virtual platform, featuring symbolic animal artworks exploring ancestral wisdom and spiritual symbolism. This solo showcase emphasized personal transformation and universal myth through symbolic natural forms.

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Formative Period – 2019 to 2016 | Origins & Experiments

These years mark Annita’s exploratory phase into digital-physical hybrid techniques. Her collections My Soul Kingdom and Eternal Lover were presented through private salons and curated previews across Europe, laying the foundation for her contemporary voice in symbolic and narrative art.

• 2019 | Private Showcases
▫ Visions of the Unseen – Private Estate, Provence, France
▫ Intimate Reflections – Private Residence, Eixample District, Barcelona

• 2018 | Private Events
▫ Kingdoms Within – Private Villa, Algarve, Portugal
▫ The Essence of Wild Beauty – ArtShare Circle, Milan (Collectors’ Preview)

2016–2018 | Faces & Characters 
Before returning publicly to the art world, Annita dedicated two years (2016–2018) to creating Faces & Characters—a formative series of 18 works that blended acrylic, charcoal, digital media, and aging techniques.
Originally intended for her debut exhibition in Greece, the entire collection was acquired in advance by an Italian collector. The works now reside in boutique hotels and villas in Portofino, Italy—marking an early international success and a milestone in the evolution of her mixed-media style.