Yiota Ioannidou facts for kids

Yiota Ioannidou (born February 4, 1971) is a talented artist from Cyprus. She lives in Paphos and is famous for making beautiful sculptures. Some of her most well-known works are The Girl and the Sparrow and the Divine Shells. You can find her sculptures in many places around Paphos, like the Paphos Harbour, the Old Town, and Argaka. Her art has also been shown in other countries, including the United States, Kuwait, and Greece.

About Yiota Ioannidou

Yiota Ioannidou was born in Paphos, a city in the Republic of Cyprus. She went to art school at the Athens School of Fine Arts in Greece. There, she learned from two important teachers, Stavros Valasakis and Panayiotis Tetsis. They both helped her a lot and influenced the way she creates her art.

Amazing Sculptures

Yiota Ioannidou has created many wonderful sculptures. One of her big works is a two-meter tall sculpture of Rigena, the mythical Queen of Cyprus. This sculpture stands in a harbour in Cyprus. Other famous pieces include The Girl and the Sparrow, Icarus, and Birds of Hope. Each of her sculptures tells a unique story or shares a special message.

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  Queen of Cyprus, Rigena

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  The Girl & the Sparrow

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  Divine Shells

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  Icarus

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  Birds of Hope

Awards and Recognition

Yiota Ioannidou's artwork, especially her Divine Shells, has received special attention. The Nicosia Tourism Board and the Paphos Region Tourism Development praised her for how new and creative her work was. The Divine Shells are special because they also help the ocean! They create a good place for sea creatures to live, which helps the plants and animals in the ocean.

The European Capital of Culture - Paphos 2017 organization was also very impressed with her art. They helped display her work in public places, so many more people could see and enjoy her beautiful sculptures.