Katerina Tranakou

Visual artist with extensive training and professional practice in Painting, Byzantine Iconography, Conservation of Antiquities & Works of Art, and Interior Design. Born and raised in Athens with roots in Laconian Mani, my artistic path is characterized by a synthesis of traditional and contemporary techniques, deep study of Byzantine art, and hands-on restoration of historic cultural monuments.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fine Art Painting

Public Vocational Training Institute (DIEK) of Glyfada – Degree in Painting.

Instructors: Vasiliki Iliakopoulou (painter), O. Charos (sculptor), G. Christakos (painter), X. Marlitsi (painter).

Continuing Education & Apprenticeship: Continuing studies to this day under master painter Pantelis Zografos (student of Kontos and Moralis).

Early Studies & Drawing: Phaethon Gryparis (sculptor), M. Konstantinidou (painter), G. Chountas (iconographer), Th. Katsipanos (painter - freehand drawing).

Byzantine Iconography

Degree in Byzantine Iconography – Holy Metropolis of Mesogaia.

Instructors: K. Asariotakis, N. Lelekakis, G. Chountas.

Conservation of Works of Art & Bookbinding

Diploma: Antiquities and Works of Art Conservation Technician.

Art of Bookbinding: Training under Thalia Ntalouka and Ioanniki Pyromali.

Interior Design

Degree in Interior Design.

Artworks and Byzantine icons are held in private and public collections in Greece and abroad, including:

Private Collections

Folklore Museums

Art Galleries & Pinacotheques

Holy Churches & Monasteries