Stelios Lykotrafitis - Freelancer Profile

Profile/Summary

I have a B.A in fine art from the University of Athens, a master in “Aural and Visual Cultures” from the Goldsmiths University of London. Currently I am a Ph.D. candidate/student at the Democritus University of Thrace. My research, is based on how art can influence and enable a different way of practising life, and not remain a decorative and low social influence substitute. My education has prepared me to teach not only practical skills to my students but also to help them become independent critical thinkers with innovative approaches to creating and understanding contemporary art. I believe that, these skills are essential for future art practitioners in today’s art world.

Education

2017 – Present

The Democritus University of Thrace

Ph.D candidate in Art Philosophy

2009 - 2010

Goldsmiths University of London

MA in Aural and Visual Cultures

Grade: Merit

2002 - 2007

University of Athens School of Fine Arts

Art Painter and Art Teaching

Grade: 29/30 (First Class)

2006 - 2006

Ecole superieure des arts decoratifs de Strasbourg

Erasmus program: Illustration and Applied Arts

Work Experience

Art teacher September 2019 – Present

Private Art workshop – Nicosia Cyprus

Art teacher Nov 2017 – 2019

Greek Public School – Athens

Art teacher Jan. 2018 – Present

Educational Creative program of

the art organisation of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi - Athens

Art teacher Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

Educational Creative program of

the art organisation of the Nea Ionia - Athens

Art teacher Jan. 2017 - Aug 2017

Educational Creative program of

the art organisation of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi - Athens

Art teacher Sept. 2016 - March 2017

Greek Public School - Athens

Art Therapist Jan 2016 - Jul 2016 Care home - Chorleywood - UK

Freelancer, running workshops, Art Therapy sessions, and private tutoring in Art craft and Design.

Art teacher Sept. 2014 - 2015

Greek Public School - Athens

Encouraging students to reach their full potentials.

Individualized lessons upon student’s needs and personal interests.

Art teacher Sept. 2011 - 2013

Greek Public School - Athens

Introducing to the students the first and basic principles of art such as drawing, line, from, light and shape, encouraging their imagination along with basic information about history of art.

Supervising students’ progress and assessing their performances.

Freelancer Nov 1997 - Dec 2009

Providing services related to icon painting in churches and wall painting (fresco); participating in private and team exhibitions. Art Teacher in private and public art workshops.

Art Teacher-Instructor Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

Prefecture of Eastern Attica (under the auspices of the Ministry of Education)

Instructing students in art learning sectors such as painting, sketching, designing, sculpturing and history of art.

Art Teacher-Tutor, “Art-Circle” Ergodidaskaleio Jul 2005 - Dec 2005

Art Tutor, “Peri Tehnis” Jun 2005 - Dec 2005

Responsible for the preparation of students for entrance examinations in the Athens Fine Arts School and the Department of Architecture, teaching drawing, painting, history and theory of Art.

EXHIBITIONS Research Projects

2019 Group exhibition ‘The Next Decoration’ at ‘Art Appel Gellery (Subject: Painting)

2013 Group exhibition at ‘Contemporary Art Centre :Athens (Subject: Installation)

2011 Group exhibition at ‘Cultural Centre of Melina’ :Athens (Subject: Painting)

2010: Solo exhibition at ‘Cultural Centre of Municipality of Paiania’ Athens (Subject: Painting)

2008: Group exhibition at “Factory Hall” of Athens School of Fine Art (Subject: painting-Installation)

2005: Privet Gallery at Thessaloniki (Subject: Painting)

2004: Cultural Centre of Thermi – Thessaloniki (Subject: painting)

2003: Cultural Centre Xylocastro (Subject: Painting)

1998: Cultural Centre Agia Paraskevi – Athens (Subject: Painting)

1997: Kozani City Hall (Subject: Painting)

1995: Cultural Centre Agia Paraskevi – Athens (Subject: Painting)

1994: Exhibition Cultural Centre Mylos – Thessaloniki (Pan-Hellenic exhibition of Comics)