Aikaterini Kontou

I am a Greek architect and artist, based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
I have studied Architecture in the UK and I am an active professional architect. I have been painting for more than twenty years, however, I have been publicly active only the past few years.

In 2019 I have collaborated with mborw, a greek t-shirt company based in Frankfurt am Main, creating a limited edition t-shirt for the International day against women abuse.
In 2021 I had my very first public appearance in Galerie Textor 74, Frankfurt am Main.
From Jan 2022 a selection of my work is represented by Galerie Brücke 54, Frankfurt am Main.


My art is about an ongoing search of my role in this reality, on this planet, in this society. It is about my feminine aspect against a dominant Patriarchal Society. Through my work I explore subjects like feminism, gender boundaries, abuse, sexism, "sex-dollism" etc..

I draw inspiration from the Greek Mythology and Homer which are full of such allegories. I am influenced by the fragmented bodies of ancient Greek sculptures and how through their broken limps they transform into new forms. I am fascinated by the Ancient Cycladic figurines. I admire how time has stripped all unnecessary to leave them bare in t...

De Montfort University, Leicester, UK:
BA(Hons) Architecture
PGDip Architecture

Solo Exhibition, 'Genesis' Oct-Nov 2021, Galerie Textor 74, Frankfurt am Main.
Selection of work is being represented by Galerie Brücke 54, Frankfurt am Main.