PENELOPE GIANNIOTI
Painting with the colors of my youth

Hello,
I’m Penelope Giannioti, a self-taught artist born in Greece and based in Amsterdam since 2015.
My journey with painting began during the pandemic, and it quickly became more than just a creative outlet—it became my passion, my voice, and my way of making sense of the world.
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My art is a bold expression of freedom, emotion, and empowerment.
Inspired by everyday people, childhood heroes, music, poetry, and the beauty of human resilience, I use acrylics and mixed media to create vibrant, abstract works bursting with color and feeling.
Feminism, motherhood, and social justice are at the heart of my work, shaping the stories I tell through paint.
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For me, painting is both an escape and a revolution—a way to embrace life’s complexities, heal my inner child, and stand for a world where women’s voices are heard and celebrated.
Through my art, I hope to spark joy, inspire strength, and invite others to see the magic in freedom and self-expression.
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I hope my work fills you with the same energy and wonder that it brings me.
CV
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Born in 1985, Athens, Greece​
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Lives and works in Amsterdam since 2015
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Full-time visual artist since 2021
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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2023
Art on loop, the Holy Art Gallery, Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS -
2023