As an abstract painter deeply entrenched in the exploration of mixed media, my artistic journey is enriched by a profound engagement with music, a penchant for large-scale compositions, and an unwavering commitment to the transformative power of abstract expressionism. Guided by a keen reverence for composition and an acute sensitivity to the nuanced relationships of color and form, my work seeks to transcend the boundaries of conventional representation and manifests as a dynamic exploration of the intricate interplay between complexity and simplicity. Music serves as an integral companion to my creative process, as I immerse myself in its rhythms and melodies while creating each piece. Often, my paintings respond organically to the cadence of the music, resulting in compositions that resonate with an inherent sense of rhythm. Through the interplay of form, color, texture, and composition, I seek to create visual abstract narratives that transcend the limitations of the tangible world, inviting viewers on a journey of introspection and discovery. Each painting becomes a portal to the subconscious, a reflection of the ever-shifting landscape of human emotion and experience. Ultimately, my artistic practice is driven by a desire to evoke emotion, provoke thought, and inspire contemplation. As viewers engage with my artwork, I am interested in the myriad interpretations and the responses they elicit, recognizing that each viewer brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Thus, abstract art becomes a catalyst for connection, inviting viewers to explore the depths of their imagination and experience the world anew with each encounter.
Tatiana Soteropoulos was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, and studied with a Fulbright Scholarship at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in the Division of Illustration. She has done freelance work for advertising firms, collaborated with publishing houses, and illustrated over twenty children’s books. She has exhibited her artwork in many solo and group exhibitions in Cyprus, Spain, Slovenia, Italy, Slovakia, and the United States (Manhattan NY, Brunswick NJ, Miami FL, Columbus OH, Corpus Christi TX, Chicago IL, and Los Angeles CA). She created the designs for the new national currency of Cyprus, and these illustrations were chosen by the Central Bank of Cyprus to become the first Euro ever issued for the country. Three of her artworks were purchased for the set background in the movie EAT, PRAY, LOVE. Tatiana has also represented Cyprus in the 18th Biennial of Illustrators in Bratislava, Slovakia, in the 6th Beijing International Art Biennale in Beijing, China, in the Osten Biennale of Drawing, in Skopje, North Macedonia, and in the first Larnaca Biennale, in Larnaca, Cyprus. Her work is owned and exhibited by many national and international organizations, as well as in Museums. Currently, Tatiana resides in the U.S.A.