Aphrodite Vairaktaris

Art gave me an outlet with which to help cope with the loss of my husband. It started as an escape from grief, but later transformed into a channel with which to explore my quest for self-awareness, to find my individuality which somehow had gotten lost through the years.

My pieces are mostly representational, yet I add a sprinkle of abstract pieces to my portfolio. Unlike the representational pieces I create, my abstracts hint at my playful side. I experiment with various tones and color mixes, fluid and acrylic blends, as well as various types of paper, and create textures with rollers, sponges, molding paste, and gesso, to name a few. Using a variety of tools and materials unlocks my creativity. Abstraction permits me to escape. It gives me freedom. My personal objective as an artist is to create a visual welcome mat that will invite the audience to visit me, not only as an artist, but as an individual. If I succeed, I will have proven to myself that I have reached one of my most important goals as an artist. To accomplish this, I write a personal message behind the artwork I sell. This will open a silent conversation between me and the one whom I have befriended through my piece.

I have explored and enjoyed the beauty of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Maine, the Jersey Shore, Greece, and Peru. In 2025, I will be visiting the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Belgium. I look forward to the future, to what imagery and beauty await me with my camera or in plein air mode…because there is always something or someone that will ignite my desire to create.