A Practice Rooted in Mastery and Meaning
Born to Greek parents in Germany and shaped by an early appreciation for Bauhaus minimalism, my path eventually brought me back to Greece at the age of twenty-one. Living between two worlds—the structured, the raw, and the expansive—fundamentally shaped how I view space, form, and energy.
After studying applied arts in Greece, exploring minimal and raw textures through ceramics, my practice naturally evolved into painting on canvas.
Today, rooted in the wild landscape of Pelion, my work is the result of a lifelong journey toward absolute clarity—and a deep, unwavering belief in the power we all possess to truly come alive. It is an exercise in knowing what is essential, shedding what is not, and standing firmly in one’s own voice.
What emerges on the canvas is an extension of that awareness, offering a quiet sanctuary for those who carry immense responsibility yet yearn to honor their true nature. The work provides a space to exhale, to release the weight, and to reconnect with an unshakeable sense of self: powerful, anchored, and fully alive.
Because when the noise is stripped away, what remains is the quiet realization of the power you’ve held all along.
Studio Notes | Pelion
Where raw clay meets vibrant canvas. Working from my studio in the heart of Pelion, surrounded by the ancient meeting point of mountain and sea.
A Private Invitation
I believe that art is a bridge, and I prefer a personal connection with those who collect my work. I warmly invite you to visit my studio in person by appointment. This is an opportunity to share a coffee, explore the conceptual depth of the work, and experience the surroundings of Pelion together.
For those visiting Greece, I encourage personal collection of your artwork to ensure its safe journey and to create a lasting memory of its origin.
Launching this platform marks a deliberate emergence. To acquire a piece from my collection is to invite a permanent, commanding presence into your space. To subscribe to the newsletter is to follow the live creation of what comes next.
Marisa Iona | Artist CV
Education
2005: School of Applied Arts, Volos, Greece (Faculty of Applied Arts)
Selected Group Exhibitions & Publications
2023 (Dec 15–29): A Touch, A Permanent Bond, Giorgio de Chirico Art Center, Volos, Greece
2014 – 2023: Annual Fine Ceramics Summer Exhibition, Damouchari, Pelion, Greece
2007 (Dec 13–21): Exhibition of Graduates, School of Applied Arts, Volos, Greece
2007 (Jan 12–15): 47th Special Exhibition, Artistic Creation Department, M.E.C. Paiania, Athens, Greece
2006 – 2007: Contemporary Artistic Ceramics, Major Traveling Group Exhibition (Greece and Cyprus)
Publication: Featured Artist in the official exhibition book "Περιοδική Έκθεση Καλλιτεχνικής Κεραμικής"
Painting Collections (The Canvas Evolution)
2023: The Neon Dreams Series
A collection of 5 works exploring architectural lines and vibrant energy.
Includes one large-scale 100 x 100 cm canvas and four 50 x 50 cm canvases.
2023: The Wow Series
A graphic, Pop-art inspired transition collection.
Includes one 50 x 50 cm work and two 25 x 25 cm studies.
2020 – 2021: The Solitude Series
Large-scale narrative works capturing global isolation.
Includes canvases sized 120 x 100 cm and 100 x 100 cm.
Private Collections
Works held in international private collections across Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Russia, and Greece.