Her work spans site-specific and studio-produced artworks, often integrated into commercial spaces. Rooted in themes of organic forms, liminality, and the cycle of life, her creations merge primal depth with an alluring presence. Alongside her artistic practice, she has been involved in teaching and academic collaborations, contributing to both artistic and educational communities.
Nephele Ε. Katsarou was born in Athens in 1985. She graduated in Graphic Arts on a scholarship and later studied Painting and Sculpture at the Athens School of Fine Arts. In 2018, she earned her degree with honours from the Sculpture Department. She also attended workshops in Ceramic and Mosaic Art. She holds a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture: Social and Sustainable Design from the University of West Attica (2020–2022) which she completed with excellence and she is currently a PhD candidate at the University of the Aegean, exploring shape and idea in the posthuman realm.
Having experience in graphic design and production management in the publishing industry, she now works as a visual artist, collaborating with interior design, architecture, and construction firms to create both site-specific and studio-produced artworks, contributing to artistic interventions in commercial spaces.
In addition to her artistic practice, she has taught Visual Arts and Art History through private lessons and cultural associations since 2006. She also worked as an Adjunct Teaching Associate in Industrial Design at the University of West Attica (2022-2023) and continues to be invited by faculty members to deliver lectures and participate in academic activities at various institutions.
Organic forms, liminality, and the cycle of life are central themes in most of her personal works, often expressed through shapes that are both obscene and alluring. She weaves her visual narratives through a myriad of materials, channelling the raw energy that lingers between hand and matter. Even in her most minimal and abstract pieces, a hidden story subtly unfolds, serving as the driving force behind her creative process.
She has actively engaged with the artistic community and professional networks and has participated in exhibitions and artistic events since 2015.
Also known in Greece as Nefeli Ekati Katsarou, she signed many of her works as Ekati (Εκάτη), inspired by the goddess Hecate.
2025
WELLBEING VISIONS OF THE POSTHUMAN ERA – Open Week – Wellbeing in the Digital Era – Group Exhibition, University Hill, Mytilene. Organized by: University of the Aegean – Department of Cultural Technology and Communication. Curated by Nikοlitsa Gourgouli, Nefeli Katsarou.
POSTHUMAN BODIES – 5TH METAHUMAN FUTURES FORUM – Group Exhibition, University Hill, Mytilene. Organized by: University of the Aegean – Department of Cultural Technology and Communication. Curated by Nikοlitsa Gourgouli.
2023
SYMBOLS II: Memory – International Exhibition of Architecture and Contemporary Art. Chania (K.A.M., Giali Tzami, Sabbionara Gate, Agios Rokkos & Hamam on Katre Street). Organized by Citylab, the Public Benefit Enterprise for Culture and Environment of the Municipality of Chania (K.E.P.P.E.DI.CH.), and the Center for Mediterranean Architecture (KAM). Curated by Panagiotis Pangalos.
POST(HUMANITIES) – 13th Beyond Humanism Conference (BHC). Group Exhibition. University Hill, Mytilene. Organized by the University of the Aegean – Department of Cultural Technology and Communication. Curated by Nikοlitsa Gourgouli.
2022
MEETING POINT – Group Exhibition by EXAGONO. Circuits & Currents (art space – ASFA). Organized and curated by Art Group EXAGONO, under the supervision of Professor Antonopoulos from the Athens School of Fine Arts (ASFA).
2nd AGRINIO FILM FESTIVAL: LIDA’S MONOLOGUES – Award Ceremony. Creation of the sculpture for the awards. Organized by the 2nd Agrinio Film Festival.
2021
SYMBOLS & ICONIC RUINS – Group Exhibition. National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST). Organized by EMST & Citylab. Curated by Panagiotis Pangalos.
2020
NEPHELE’S MENAGERIE – Solo Exhibition. Em. Roidis Hall, Ermoupoli, Syros. July 10–15, 2020 (Canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions).
2019
A Rock Story – Group Exhibition, Trii Art Hub. Curated by Olga Lalousaki.
SCULPTURE EXHIBITION OF THE CHAMBER OF FINE ARTS OF GREECE – Group Exhibition. Byzantine & Christian Museum, Athens. Organized by the Board of Directors & the Sculpture Committee of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece.
ASTIKOTROPA, Citylab (b) – Curated and oversaw the installation of the painting exhibition “Astikotropa” by Anastasios M. Kotsiopoulos.
ATHENS CON (2016 – 2019) – Artistic Conference-Festival/Artist Alley, Tae Kwon Do Indoor Stadium, P. Faliro.
THE OLD HARE – Performance Theater. Set & Costume Design. Directed by Giorgos Louridas.
Performances: May 18-19, 2019 | Nipiagogio Theater, Kalamata
May 5, 2019 | Meteorite Museum, Athens
April 3, 2019 | Death Disco, Psirri, Athens
March 6-7, 2019 | Theater of the Athens School of Fine Arts, Athens.
2018
Nóstimon Ímar – Group Exhibition, Digital Museum of Smyrna and Nea Smyrni. Curated by Evangelia Kairaki, Maria-Moscha Karatzoglou.
90th ANNIVERSARY MICKEY MOUSE: THE TRUE ORIGINAL ART EXHIBITION. AthensCon 2018, Tae Kwon Do Indoor Stadium, P. Faliro. Curated by Vera Kartalou.
TROPHIES – Sculpture Installation (Graduation Project). Group Exhibition, Athens School of Fine Arts, Athens.
COMMUNICATION, CITY, AND ART – Interactive Workshop and Painting Exhibition, Citylab (a) – Curated and oversaw the children’s workshops/Exhibition (ages 6-12). Municipal Market of Kypseli, Athens.
THE BOOK AS A WORK OF ART – Contemporary Artists’ Books 2. Group Exhibition. Athens School of Fine Arts, Athens. Curated by Despina Stavrou, Fiona Mouzakiti.
APPROACHES TO HAMLET – Duo Exhibition. Organized by Bastias Theater Group. Atrium of Ermoupoli Town Hall, Syros. Curated by Nephele Katsarou, Despina Manolarou.
THE GOWN OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER – Duo Participation. Installation at the Fairy Tale Garden Festival. Queen’s Tower, Ilion. Organized by the Greek fantasy website Will o’ Wisps & Make-A-Wish Greece. Curated by Nephele Katsarou, Despina Manolarou.
THE WALKING DEAD ART – Group Exhibition. Athens Conservatory. Organized by FOX Networks Group (FNG). Curated by Eugenia I. Manolioudaki. Under the auspices of the Athens Culture Net.
2017
DARK ROOM, FRIKODIES – Group Exhibition. AthensCon 2017, Tae Kwon Do Indoor Stadium, P. Faliro. Curated by Stamatia Antonatou.
CONTRIVED – Guest Artist in an exhibition by Katerina Athanasiou. Melina Cultural Center, Athens. Curated by Katerina Athanasiou.
ECHO – 2nd Performing Arts Festival. Volos – Artistic support for the visual installation “Echo” by Katerina Athanasiou.
CONTEMPORARY MOSAICS – Group Exhibition. The Other Arcadia Foundation, Athens. Organized by the Mosaic Workshop of the Athens School of Fine Arts. Curated by Daphne Angelidou, Angeliki Kokonaki.
EDGE PIRAEUS ART PROJECT – Group Exhibition. Kastela Art Center, Piraeus. Organized and curated by Nikos Tranos, Loukas Loukidis, Lydia Vairaktaraki, Hannes Brunner, Guy Féaux de la Croix, Ulrike Mohr, Andreas Schlaegel, Maria Turik. Under the auspices of the Municipality of Piraeus.
2016
LOALICE – Fumetto Comic Festival. Group Exhibition. Kunsthalle Luzern Gallery, Lucerne, Switzerland.
COMICDOM CON ATHENS – Artist Alley. French Institute, Athens.
2nd BREAK THE CHAIN FESTIVAL – Group Exhibition. Technopolis, Athens. Organized by the National Rapporteur & elculture.gr. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture & Sports.
2015
ARCHIVE – Group Exhibition. Historical Archive PIOP, Tavros, Athens. Organized by Eleni Benaki. Coordinators: Angelos Antonopoulos, Vasilis Vlastaras, Marios Spiliopoulos, Michail Manousakis, Titika Salla. Curated by Maria Delithanasi, Giorgos Kokkoris, Pennia Tsiouma.
2006–2012
GROUP EXHIBITIONS OF CHILDREN’S ARTWORK – REX Cinema, Piraeus. Organized by the Cultural Association of Drapetsona. Curated by Nephele Katsarou.
