Maria Katsiafliaka (Marka) was born and raised in Larissa. She is a high school senior and has been involved in painting and the visual arts from a young age. Her artistic journey is marked by a continuous exploration of ways to express herself through imagery, aiming to connect with her inner world and social reality. Through her work, she strives to capture emotions and raise questions about contemporary social issues that concern her. She has exhibited parts of her work at festivals and group exhibitions in Greece.