Χαρούλα Νικολαΐδου
I am a visual artist based in Thessaloniki, Greece, and a graduate of the Visual and Applied Arts program at Aristotle University. My artistic focus revolves around capturing memories, experiences, feelings, and emotions. In my latest series of abstract works, I've delved into exploring new avenues to evoke both emotional and psychological states of mind. I examine the intricate dynamics between individuals and their relationship with the spaces they inhabit, while also delving into the fluidity of identity and the human ego through my visual language and the depiction of the human body.
Employing a mixed media approach and predominantly working on large-scale canvases, I utilize bold colors and a blend of abstraction and figuration. By pushing the boundaries of body representation, my artworks encapsulate the ever-evolving essence of humanity. Through the exaggeration of colors, lines, and forms merging, as well as a painting style reminiscent of collage aesthetics, I challenge onventional expectations and perceptions of the human form.
The emotions of my depicted figures are conveyed through carefully chosen color palettes for each composition, while the intensity of their situations is suggested through the density of lines and the texture of brushstrokes. These fictional characters inhabit the canvas with a playful demeanor, engaging in various activities, whether chatting, hanging out in groups, or relishing moments of solitude.
With my abstract figurations, layered portraits, and familiar yet dreamy compositions, I aim to challenge viewers' perceptions and redirect their focus from the subject matter to the emotional narrative. This series serves as a thought-provoking invitation to introspect and delve inward, representing the journey of the soul.
Charoula Nikolaidou is a visual artist based in Thessaloniki, Greece.
She graduated from the Visual and Applied Arts of Aristotle University.
In 2021, her work was published in the international Bluebee Magazine, Voice of Artists Magazine by Artitnet, and Artist Talk Magazine. She had many group and solo exhibitions in Greece and abroad such in Cyprus, U.K., France, Switzerland, Spain and U.S.A..
Her work has been included in many private collections worldwide.
Selected Exhibitions
2023 Solo exhibition - "Emotion Lines", Gallery 8, London
2022 Group show - "Unknown Faces", Sholeh Abghari Gallery, Marbella
2022 Group show - "Contemporary Abstraction", Moberg Gallery, Iowa
2021 Group show - "Together", Monnaie de Paris, Paris
2020 Group show - "Sallo VIII", Paris
2019 Solo exhibition - "Situations", Isnotgallery, Nicosia
2016 Solo exhibition - "Cityscapes", Artion Galleries, Athens
2014 Solo exhibition - "La Rue des Belles Filles", Nest Galleries, Geneva
Art Fairs
2022 UVNT Art Fair, Madrid
2022 Weekend Art Fair, Marbella