George C. Salpigkidis was born in 1983 in Thessaloniki . He studied painting at the School of Visual Arts of the Faculty of fine Arts, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Also, he attended courses of sculpture, printmaking, photography and scenography as part of his studies. He graduated in 2013 with distinction. He takes part in programs involving creative activities for children through painting. Moreover, he teaches painting and prepares candidates for departments where the knowledge of drawing is a prerequisite for their admission. He participates as a caricaturist and face-body painter in events organized by branded companies. He has carried out the illustration of two books.
Solo exhibitions 10/2014  Myrό Gallery (Project Room), Thessaloniki
Group exhibitions 11/2014 “Evening sale, auction of new Greek artists”,       MMCA, Thessaloniki 10/2014 “Graduates”,  MMCA, Thessaloniki  12/2013 “Interferences in grey”, Macedonia Pallace Hotel, Thessaloniki 11/2013 “ Interferences in grey ”, Hospital Papageorgiou, Thessaloniki       *awarded with first prize 5/2008  “Young Artists in Teloglio”, Teloglion AUTH Arts Foundation.
e-mail: geosalp@hotmail.com

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