COMMITTEE
Welcome to our committee!
We are a dedicated group of individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, playing a vital role in shaping the vision and mission of our organization.
Each member brings unique perspectives and skills to our table. Explore our profiles below to learn more about the team propelling our mission forward.
PRESIDENT FOTOS DIMITRIOU / SCULPTOR
Fotos Dimitriou was born in Famagusta, Cyprus, in 1955.
He studied Porcelain and Ceramics at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (1976–1983), earning the title of Academic Sculptor (Master of Arts).
Since 1983, he has been based in Larnaca, where he works from his art studio. Throughout his career, Fotos has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Cyprus and internationally, showcasing his work in Italy, Malta, Belgium, Greece, Australia, France, Germany, and Egypt. Notably, he won third prize at the Pan-Hellenic Ceramic Exhibition in both 1995 and 1999.
His talent was further recognized with invitations to the Cairo International Ceramics Biennale (2000) and the Design Biennale in Saint Etienne, France (2001).
VICE PRESIDENT PANTELIS FOTIOU / ICONOGRAPHER
Pantelis Fotiou is an icon painter.
He studied Theology at the Aristotelian University in Salonica Greece.
From a young age he studied Byzantine iconography with know teachers. And also, he studied the fresco technique under Mihai Morosan. His icons and byzantine frescos can be found in numerous temples in Cyprus and abroad.
SECRETARY MICHAIL ELIA / VISUAL ARTIST
Michail Elia is a professional artist.
He has shown a variety of works in nine solo and more than fifty group shows in Cyprus and abroad.
He had also organized many art and art related events the recent years, with the biggest being the Larnaca Biennale.
He lives and works in Larnaca where he has his art studio in the old part of the city.
TREASURER MARIA PAPADOPOULOU / CULTURAL PROJECT MANAGER,
DIRECTOR @ WONDERDOTS
Maria is a marketer and event planner.
She studied in London and holds a Bachelor Degree in Marketing from Middlesex University and two Masters degrees in International Management from Kings University and Investment Management from Cass Business School.
After a five-year work experience in Athens in the banking sector she recited in her hometown Larnaca in 2011. She is now the founder and director of WonderDots Ltd offering new age marketing, event planning and project services.
Throughout her career she has planned numerous unique and successful events including Larnaca Biennale.
MEMBER KONSTANTINOS CHARILAOU / DESIGNER
Konstantinos is an interdisciplinary designer, STEAM educator, and event planner, currently contributing his expertise at Youth Makerspace Larnaka, a cutting-edge hub for innovation and education under the Youth Board of Cyprus.
He is also a Creative Strategist at Simlead Product Design, where he develops innovative strategies, facilitates design thinking workshops, and leads product development initiatives.
A graduate of the IED Milano - European Institute of Design, Konstantinos specializes in designing and facilitating workshops, leading impactful events like Makerfair, and engaging diverse audiences in the dynamic world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).
MEMBER DOMNA MOISEOS / PHILOLOGIST
Domna Moiseos is a French language professor.
She studied at Aix-Marseille 1 University in Aix-en-Provence, France, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in French Philology, two Master's degrees, and a PhD specializing in Arts and Letters. She has taught French as a foreign language at State Training Institutes and has worked at the University of Cyprus in the Department of French and European Studies as a Special Scientist, Visiting Lecturer, and Postdoctoral Researcher.
Since 2019, she has been teaching French in Secondary General Education.
She is the author of articles published in academic journals on topics such as the intercultural nature of Cypriot folk tales, the mythical and religious elements in the works of Gérard de Nerval, and the presence of philhellenism in the travel narratives of 19th-century French writers. She has also been involved in various cultural initiatives through different institutions, including her participation in 2017 with her poetry in the interdisciplinary exhibition "Έργο" at the Larnaca Municipal Art Gallery.
MEMBER THEODOROS PHILIPPOU /EVENT ORGANIZER
Born in Athienou, Cyprus, in 1970 Graduated from Pancyprian Gymnasium in Nicosia.
Moved to the UK in 2005. Repatriated back to Cyprus in 2020. Founded and managed The O Gallery from 2020 to 2023.
Lives and works in Larnaca.