Celebrating a Milestone in My Journey: Advancing My Skills in Art Curation & Exhibition Management
Annita Apostolidou Platis celebrates a milestone with her certification in Art Curation & Exhibition Management from the Visual Artists Association. This achievement, guided by renowned mentors, enhances her role as an artist and exhibition essayist while opening new paths in creative expression and curatorial practice.
Εορτάζοντας ένα ορόσημο στο ταξίδι μου: Εξελίσσοντας τις δεξιότητές μου στη διαχείριση καλλιτεχνικών εκθέσεων και επιμέλειας.
Εξερευνώντας νέους κόσμους της τέχνης, όπου κάθε έκθεση μεταμορφώνει το ορατό σε εμπειρία. Περήφανη για την επίτευξη μου, η οποία εμπλουτίζει τη διαδρομή μου ως συγγραφέας κειμένων για εκθέσεις, ανοίγοντας νέους δρόμους για δημιουργική έκφραση και κριτική σκέψη.
I am thrilled to share a significant achievement in my artistic and professional development—the completion of the Art Curation & Exhibition Management course offered by the Visual Artists Association. This intensive program has been a transformative experience, equipping me with essential skills in the art of curating and the dynamics of exhibition management.
Curating is not just about organizing art; it's about creating a narrative that connects the audience with the essence of creativity. Under the guidance of distinguished mentors like Karen van Hoey Smith, whose expertise as an artist mentor provided a strong foundation, I delved deeply into the subtleties of exhibition planning and execution. With Maeve Doyle, an internationally renowned art critic, I explored various curatorial styles, gaining insights into what makes an exhibition resonate with diverse audiences. Her global perspective was invaluable, enriching my understanding and appreciation of different artistic expressions. Stephanie Dieckvoss and Emily-Jean Alexander brought a wealth of knowledge in management and project coordination. Their strategic approaches to managing art exhibitions illuminated the practical aspects of bringing an artistic vision to fruition, from the initial concept to the final installation.
This course has not only honed my skills but also expanded my professional network, connecting me with experts and practitioners who are at the forefront of the art industry. The comprehensive curriculum covered everything from the conceptualization of exhibition themes to the practicalities of public engagement, ensuring that every participant can curate with confidence and creativity. As I reflect on this journey, I am excited about the opportunities to apply these new skills in upcoming projects. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in my career as an artist and exhibition essayist. It represents a leap towards new challenges and achievements in the vibrant world of art curation.
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Annita Apostolidou Platis
Visual Artist
Painter | Exhibition Essayist | Curator| Fashion and Jewelry Designer | Interior Designer | Poet and Writer
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My Art is a Study
Art is my world. In this reflective piece, Annita Apostolidou Platis shares how studying art enriches her life and deepens her understanding of humanity and creativity.
I read. I learn. I am attentive to details. I observe.
I always remember what is important.
For me, art is not simply creation—it is an ongoing study of the human condition, a dialogue between inner reflection and outer expression. Studying art enriches one’s understanding of humanity and the diversity of voices that shape our cultural heritage.
Each brushstroke, each collage, each poetic line becomes part of this study. It is a way of seeing the world more deeply, of noticing the overlooked, and of transforming fleeting impressions into lasting stories.
Art is my world, my greatest teacher, and my constant companion. It teaches me resilience, patience, and the beauty of detail.
This is me.
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Hello 2024.
May 2024, the Year of the Dragon, bring harmony, creativity, prosperity, and love. A heartfelt New Year’s greeting from Annita Apostolidou Platis.
May this Year of the Dragon bring health, love, peace, harmony.
A year filled with passion, creativity, guidance, prosperity and abundance.
Cheers
Annita A.
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Art Movement
An art movement represents a shared philosophy or visual language among artists within a specific time. Each movement captures a collective spirit of creativity, innovation, and purpose.
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An Art Movement is a tendency or style in Art with a specific common philosophy or goal. More specifically, Art Movements are the collective titles that are given to artworks which share the same artistic ideals, style, technical approach or timeframe.
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Canvas Forms
From stretched canvases to portable pads and custom rolls, each canvas form serves a unique artistic purpose. Explore the options that best support your creative process.
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Canvases are available in various forms:
Canvas panels
Usually made from primed cotton. Keep in mind that they don’t age well, but they are good for practice.
Stretched Canvas
Using stretched canvas reduces the chances that your artwork will be damaged as it holds the canvas in tact, and the stretching is done by cutting-edge technology rather than by hand.
Canvas pads
Pads are sheets of primed canvas that are bound within a book. Ideal for creating while on the move, the sheets used in many pads can be stretched or mounted at a later date.
Similar to canvas panels, however, they don’t age as well and are therefore best for practice.
Canvas rolls
If you want to prepare and stretch your own canvas or to create a very large painting, canvas rolls are great. Made from either linen or cotton, they’re generally sold by the meter.
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About Canvas & Art
From its ancient Greek origins to the Renaissance masters, canvas has long been the fabric of artistic legacy. Learn about its evolution and enduring role in art.
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Canvas is an extremely durable, plain-woven fabric. Usually made from cotton, linen or hemp, it’s popular as a painting surface when stretched across a wooden frame (called a ‘stretcher’) and coated with gesso to prevent the paint from coming into direct contact with the canvas fibres (which would eventually cause the canvas to decay).
The word "canvas" is derived from the 13th century Anglo-French canevaz and the Old French
canevas. Both may be derivatives of the Vulgar Latin cannapaceus for "made of hemp", originating
from the Greek κάνναβις (cannabis). Canvas has been used for Art since the early 14th Century,
and one of the earliest surviving oils on canvas is a French Madonna with Angels from around 1410.
It came into common usage in the 16th century during the Italian Renaissance.
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The 7 different Forms of Art
From painting to theater, the seven forms of art reveal humanity’s endless creativity and the timeless dialogue between culture and emotion.
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The definition of Art is covering many unique forms of expression.
However, there are broadly 7 Forms of Art that fall into the common collective definition of “the Arts.” Painting, Sculpture, Literature, Architecture, Cinema, Music, Theater.
Recognizing each of the distinct Categories of Art is a way to help us understanding the role of the Arts in our lives and history.
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Art advice by Annita A.
Your artwork should mirror your individuality. Create from within — not for approval, but for authenticity.
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Draw just for you
Your artworks represent you and must have your personality.
You must be unique.
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“Shapes of brushes” by Annita A.
A closer look at the essential brush shapes every artist should know — round, square, filbert, and liner — each bringing its own personality to the canvas.
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There are several different types of paint brushes, and more specifically, different shapes.
You have round, square (bright), filbert, and script (line) brushes, some are exclusively for detail work, for edging or for blending.
Different paint brushes are a spice of life and will add a tremendous amount of flavor to all artworks!
"Small advices about Paint Brushes" by Annita A.
Practical advice for artists: how to select, maintain, and master your paint brushes to achieve the perfect effects in oil or acrylic painting.
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When you are working with oil or acrylic and you are trying to find more information about size, shape, material, how to take care of your paintbrushes or how to achieve the desired painting effects.