Nafsika Tzanoulinou

Nafsika Tzanoulinou was born in Athens in 1997. She studied Social and Educational Policy at the University of the Peloponnese and is currently studying Sculpture at the 3rd Sculpture Studio of the Athens School of Fine Arts. She has participated in art workshops and group exhibitions. Her work focuses on sculptural figures, expressed mainly through natural materials and interventions in public space. The artist residency at Elounda Island Villas was her first encounter with the area of Elounda and an important opportunity for artistic development and experimentation.

Instagram: @nafsika_tzanoulinou

Project Title: Creature

Medium: Concrete, 111 × 70 × 37 cm

Date: 2025

Concept/Idea of the work:

Creature is a contemporary interpretation of a prehistoric figurine. Its form originated from a series of drawings that combined the figure with text. During my residency at Elounda Island Villas, I created the sculpture using concrete — a material I specifically chose for its structural and physical qualities. The sculpture was placed on a pre-existing rock formation at the site, establishing a subtle dialogue with the surrounding environment.