Myrto Glarou

Bio

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • July – August 2018
    “Natural Connections”, Painting Exhibition, Art-multiplex bistro cafe Carte-Postale,  Ikaria
  • March 2012
    Participated in the well-established group exhibition of the Arabic Embassy, 24 artists are approaching the long-standing relationship between Egypt and Greece.
  • August 2010 – now
    Opening  Carte -Postale, Art-multiplex bistro cafe in Ikaria island
  • Sept. – Dec. 2008
    Assisted in Galleria on Third Organised the logistics of shows and events. Upgraded and revised customer data. Coordinated and advertised gallery events in Manhattan.
  • December 2008            
    Created “LIVE 365 Art“ a Benefit Art show that included her works along with works from 12 artists such as Rafal Olbinski, Marc Tetro (101 Dalmatian dogs). Profits from the event were donated to The Smile Train organisation.
  • 2003- 2007
    Graphic Designer-Photographer: Customised brochures for the Office of  Rodi Kratsa (Vice  President of the E.U. Parliament). Work included photography for E.U projects.
  • 2004- 2007
    Photographer-Graphic Design Artist for the Greek National Television ERT. Designed the in-house magazine Radiotileorasi, published weekly  that included her photography of politicians and celebrities.
  • October 2006     
    Photo-Journalist: Accompanied Rodi Kratsa (Vice President of the E.U. parliament) to Lebanon and photographed ruins for an extended report on the aftermath of the bombings in Lebanon.
  • June-July 2005
    Scenographer- Plateau Photographer: Scenographer of the short film SONYC, awarded in Drama Festival
  • 2004-2005
    English Teacher in Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. Taught ESL to students 5-21 years of age.

EDUCATION

  • 2014-2018
    School of Fine Arts, Athens
  • 2000-2003
    University of Leeds, England
    BA Honors in Fine Art Painting and Photography
  • 1996-1999
    A.K.T.O. College Of Art and Technology in Athens.
    Degree in Graphic Design

TECHNICAL ABILITIES

  • Literacy in Mac and PC, Photoshop, Illustrator,
  • Final Cut, Adobe Premier

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

  • Greek (native speaker) English (fluent), Spanish (basic), French (intermediate)

ACTIVITIES

  • December 2008
    Benefit Art Exhibition in Manhattan. Hosted by Carson Kressley known from «How to Look Good Naked» with artists such as Romero Britto Marc Tetro and more.
  • December 2007
    Group Exhibition in Painting in M Art Gallery, Athens-Kolonaki.

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