Ink On Paper

Platform of initiatives for the promotion of visual artists whose main means of expression are Ink and paper

Ink on Paper is the name of an initiative aimed at promoting visual artists and artworks that primarily use ink and paper as expressive media. It was established in 2019 by Art Curator Paris Kapralos and includes artists working in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and other techniques such as watercolor, Indian ink, calligraphy, mixed media, etc. The initiative also organizes workshops, masterclasses, and live demos. Its public reference point is the official Facebook page “Ink on Paper“, and as of August 2024, the initiative is launching this official website with the support of ARTgrID.

The website serves as a repository for the initiative’s actions and activities. It will host an archive of past events and will document all future ones.

OUR COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE

As part of the ongoing promotion of quality art through the Ink on Paper initiative, this website also serves as a hub for showcasing remarkable artists who live and work in Greece, and their work, to art-loving audiences. In a permanent online exhibition, selected works by members of the community are presented, while we also provide information about selected activities of theirs that align with our vision for wider dissemination of art. If you are interested in becoming a member of our community, you can learn more about the process HERE.

Additionally, on our website you will find a variety of knowledge-based articles and presentations, updates on upcoming workshops / live demos / masterclasses / guided tours / events / calls for participation and submission processes for exhibitions in Greece and abroad.

You will also find:
✧ In the “NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS” section: be the first to read our updates.
✧ In the “ACTIVITIES” section: a summary of past events, upcoming actions of our initiative and selected partners, and open calls (for exhibitions, events, etc.).
✧ In the “OUR MEMBERS’ NEWS” section: updates on the activities of our official community members.
✧ In the “GALLERY” section: explore and/or purchase selected artworks by the artists in our community.
✧ In the “OUR COMMUNITY” section: meet featured artists.
✧ In the “ARTICLES” section: explore selected articles and related content.

EXHIBITION CATALOGUES

The commemorative catalogs of the “Ink on Paper” series feature over 100 visual artists specializing in these expressive media and present more than 200 works in various techniques.

Some catalogs are available in two languages (Greek and English), as noted. Otherwise, they are available in Greek only.

Ink on Paper 10: Alma Mater | Bilingual catalog
Ink on Paper 9: …run faster than decay | Bilingual catalog
Ink on Paper 8: The scripts of art | Group exhibition catalog
Ink on Paper 7 | Group exhibition catalog
Ink on Paper 6 | Group exhibition catalog
Ink on Paper 5 | Group exhibition catalog
Ink on Paper 4 | Group exhibition catalog
Ink on Paper 3 | Group exhibition catalog
Ink on Paper 2 | Group exhibition catalog
Ink on Paper | Group exhibition catalog

ACTIVITIES & LANDMARKS

CURRENT/UPCOMING ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMUNITY & ITS MEMBERS

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PAST EXHIBITIONS

Ink on Paper 10: Alma Mater Bilingual group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos / Alma Mater, Athens 2024

Ink on Paper 9: …run faster than decay | Bilingual group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos / Luminous Eye, Athens 2024

Ink on Paper 8: The Scripts of Art | Group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos / Luminous Eye, Athens 2023

Ink on Paper 7 | Group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos & Mariana Rossiadou / Myrό Gallery, Thessaloniki 2023

Ink on Paper 6 | Group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos / Chili Art Gallery, Athens 2023

Ink on Paper 5 | Group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos / Chili Art Gallery, Athens 2022

Ink on Paper 4 | Group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos / Chili Art Gallery, Athens 2022

Ink on Paper 3 | Group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos / Myrό Gallery, Thessaloniki 2022

Ink on Paper 2 | Group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos / The Attic Gallery, Corfu 2021

Ink on Paper | Group exhibition catalog – Paris Kapralos / Chili Art Gallery, Athens 2020

PAST ACTIVITIES
Exhibition openings: see curatorial texts, participants, indicative publicity, opening photos, and related material

February 6, 2024 – Workshop titled “Study in Black: using ink in Art” by visual artist & calligrapher Maria Genitsariou, within the framework of the 9th eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper”, under the distinctive title “…run faster than decay”, at the Luminous Eye art gallery in Athens, curated by Paris Kapralos. See HERE.

February 2, 2024 – Opening of the 9th eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper”, under the distinctive title “…run faster than decay”, at the Luminous Eye art gallery in Athens, curated by Paris Kapralos. See HERE.

June 11, 2023 – Masterclass titled “Glimmers in Light and Darkness: Metals, Iridescences, Phosphorescent Paints” by visual artist & calligrapher Maria Genitsariou, within the framework of the 8th eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper”, under the distinctive title “The Writings of Art”, at the Luminous Eye art gallery in Athens, curated by Paris Kapralos. See HERE.

June 2, 2023 – Opening of the 8th eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper”, under the distinctive title “The Writings of Art”, at the Luminous Eye art gallery in Athens, curated by Paris Kapralos. See HERE.

March 4, 2023 – Opening of the 7th eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper”, under the distinctive title “Northern Hues”, at Myrό Gallery in Thessaloniki, curated by Paris Kapralos & Mariana Rossiadou. See HERE.

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February 18, 2023 – Painting techniques masterclass with ink by visual artist & calligrapher Maria Genitsariou, within the framework of the 6th eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper”, at Chili Art Gallery in Athens, curated by Paris Kapralos. See HERE.

February 9, 2023 – Opening of the 6th eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper” at Chili Art Gallery in Athens, curated by Paris Kapralos. See HERE.

October 13, 2022 – Opening of the 5th eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper” at Chili Art Gallery in Athens, curated by Paris Kapralos. See HERE.

June 9, 2022 – Opening of the 4th eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper” at Chili Art Gallery in Athens, curated by Paris Kapralos. See HERE.

June 2, 2022 – Opening of the 3rd exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper” at Myrό Gallery in Thessaloniki, curated by Paris Kapralos & Kaliánthi Vogdopoulou. See HERE.

August 9, 2021 – Opening of the 2nd exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper” at “The Attic Gallery” in Corfu, curated by Paris Kapralos & Dr. Sasha Chaitow. See HERE.

May 27, 2021 – Opening of the first eponymous exhibition of the event series “Ink on Paper” at Chili Art Gallery in Athens, curated by Paris Kapralos. See HERE.

August 25, 2020 – Creation of the official Facebook page for the “Ink on Paper” initiative. See HERE.

GALLERY

OUR COMMUNITY

Anna Gkioti is a painter and illustrator. She was born in Thessaloniki in 1977, where she lives and works. She is a practicing lawyer, and painting has been a parallel pursuit for over 20 years. She has presented her work in 3 solo exhibitions and selected group shows in Greece and abroad, and has illustrated books. Her works are part of private collections. Visit her website HERE.

Maria Genitsariou is a visual artist and calligrapher. She was born in 1966 in Piraeus. Using writing as the main medium of her art, she creates works that incorporate various typefaces, transforming them into art. She has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions around the world, and her artworks are part of prominent collections globally. Visit her website HERE.

Foti Kllogjeri is a painter. He was born in Albania in 1973 and studied painting and applied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tirana. Since 1996, he has lived and worked in Thessaloniki. He has presented his work in 7 solo exhibitions in Greece and has participated in more than 70 exhibitions around the world. He represents Greece in the IWS and Albania in Fabriano. Visit his website HERE.

Ilias Kasselas is a painter born in 1988. He lives and works in Corinth and Athens. He is a graduate of the School of Fine and Applied Arts of the University of Western Macedonia, based in Florina. He teaches painting and drawing, his works illustrate books, and he has presented his work in 2 solo exhibitions and selected group shows. His works are part of private collections. Visit his website HERE.

Nikolas Fotiadis was born, lives, and works in Drama. He worked in a screen printing workshop and is currently a substitute teacher. He has been involved in decoration and curation for festivals. He holds a degree from the School of Fine Arts at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, from the studios of Fokas and Pliaridis. He has presented his work in six solo exhibitions and many group shows. His works are part of private and public collections. Discover more HERE.

Vasiliki Deftereou was born and raised in Ithaca. She is an architectural engineer from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and a graduate student in the Master’s program “Research in Architecture.” She works as an architect while also engaging in painting and theater. She has presented her work in exhibitions, and since 2015 she has taken on roles as a set and costume designer in theatrical productions and short films. Discover more HERE.

Dimitris Galanakis is a visual artist whose main forms of expression are painting and drawing using the stippling technique. He was born in Athens in 1961 and has been involved in the visual arts since 1981. He delved into Art under the guidance of other visual artists, and through many years of private study and in-depth research, he acquired technical mastery and shaped his style through multiple influences. Discover more HERE.

Giorgos Afentakis was born in Athens in 1980. He studied Engraving and Graphic Design and completed a postgraduate program in Industrial Design in Austria with a scholarship. He lives and works in Athens as a Graphic Designer and Visual Communication Designer, while continuing his artistic practice and ongoing research into the vast world of phenomena. Discover more about the artist HERE.

Giorgos Tsopanos (Heo Tsop) is a painter/illustrator who lives and works in Athens, while also engaging with the sound of noise music. He creates his drawings primarily using pen and Indian ink. His black-and-white illustrations depict a macabre universe filled with mystical symbols, often including anthropomorphic animal figures. Discover more HERE.

Chryssa Tsovili was born in Athens in 1977. She is a graduate of the School of Fine Arts in Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree from the School of Fine Arts “La Cambre” in Brussels, where she also attended seminars in dance directing and interactive scenography technology. She has participated in exhibitions in Athens, Brussels, and Paris. Discover more HERE.

Pepi Karagiannaki was born, lives, and works in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the School of Fine Arts at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). She is a member of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece (EETE), the Union of Visual Arts Educators, and the Board of the Alumni Association of the School of Fine Arts in Thessaloniki. She has exhibited her work in Greece and abroad, and her artworks are part of various collections. Discover more HERE.

Spyros Ntombris is a painter whose main medium of expression is ink. He was born in Larissa in 1997 and hails from Tyrnavos. His life in the Thessalian countryside has shaped and continues to influence the way he captures his subjects. In his works, which carry surrealistic undertones, he seeks to transcend the boundaries of reality. Discover more HERE.

Giannis Stamoulis was born in Athens in 1969. A retired Lieutenant General of the Hellenic Fire Service, researcher, and author, he has been engaged in painting in recent years. He has illustrated books and participated in 7 group exhibitions, two of which he also organized. He regularly contributes articles to online media. Discover more HERE.

Giannis Bartsokas, a self-taught visual artist, was born and lives in Athens. He studied graphic design and has been painting for as long as he can remember. A lover of realism and surrealism, he creates murals, graffiti, paintings, and artwork on shoes, clothing, and accessories. He collaborated with Converse for the “Create Your Own” service. He teaches painting and printmaking. Discover more HERE.

Alina Victoria Nouridou is an artist from Russia. She was born in 1978 in the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and has been living in Thessaloniki since 2000. She studied painting in the studio of Eleni Vania and completed theoretical courses in “History of Western Art” at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her works invite conscious engagement with the inner world. Discover more HERE.

Niki Stylianou, an architect and designer, focused on Contemporary Art Jewelry as a creator, while also working as an exhibition organizer and managing editor of Autor magazine. Today, she runs Uni.Versus Art Room in Petralona and works as an Artistic Facilitator and Imagineer, combining art and coaching for creative empowerment. Discover more HERE.

Olga Barmazi is a painter and children’s book illustrator. Her works have received awards in international competitions. She has been teaching painting since 2007, and in 2012 she founded “Apothiki Technon AMKE,” which, among other activities, offers painting workshops for children and adults. Her works are held in private collections. She collaborates with ARC – Art Revisited Collective. More details HERE.

Daniela Nikolova is a distinguished visual artist who was born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria, and since 2003 has lived and worked in Ptolemaida, Greece. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts, she has run the art studio “Peri Technis” since 2012, organizing events and festivals that enjoy wide acclaim. Her works are included in the personal collection of the King of Bahrain. More details HERE.

Christina Gkiza, a self-taught visual artist from Athens, explores the urban environment—its forms and textures. She began painting in 2013 in Wales and has held three solo exhibitions, continually evolving as an artist. Inspired by the ever-changing nature of the city, she believes that beauty is everywhere, highlighting the overlooked aesthetics of the urban landscape. More details HERE.

Alexios Demelis is a self-taught artist and graphic designer based in Thessaloniki. Since 2012, painting has been his main form of expression, capturing emotions and experiences using typographic inks and spatula. His work falls within the realm of abstract expressionism, featuring bold colors and dynamic contrasts. He continuously experiments with new media and techniques. More details HERE.

ARTICLES

Knowledge Articles, Tips, Tricks & Techniques

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Contour and Line Drawing: Differences and Applications in Art.

Speed and Expression: The Movement of the Hand in Ink Art.

Timeless Symbols and Motifs in Ink Art.

The Importance of Ink Origin in the Durability and Aesthetic of the Artwork.

Zen and Minimalist Ink Art: Simplicity, Presence, and Harmony.

Large-Scale Ink Works: Techniques, Challenges, and Creativity.

Black and White Ink in Art.

The Importance of Paper in Ink Painting: Technique and Preservation.

Water-Soluble Inks: New Textures and Possibilities in Contemporary Art.

Contemporary Ink Art in East Asia: Tradition and Modernity.

Contemporary Printmaking: Tradition, Technology, and Multiform Visual Expression.

Contemporary Calligraphy: Tradition, Artistic Expression, and Social Message.

Collage as an Evolving Art from Cubism to the Contemporary Era.

Sustainable Art with Natural Inks: Creation, Environment, and Awareness.

Stippling: Tradition, Innovation, and Endurance in the Contemporary Art Era.

Sumi-e: Zen Philosophy and Modern Art in Creative Dialogue. 

Members' Articles

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