Chrysanthi Koumianaki

Chrysanthi Koumianaki (b. 1985, Heraklion, Greece) is an artist based in Αthens. Her practice investigates the idea of translation, creating symbolic systems, codings, scores and alphabets focusing on a non-verbal communication. She reconsiders and manipulates rules and methods of a global visual language, creating new narratives which reflect upon different times. Her works suggest dialogues and communication systems. In this way she often collaborates with other professionals such as dancers, actors, architects and musicians who have an active role in each piece. Her main body of work are installations combining different media like sculptures, drawings, prints, video, sound and performance.

Her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in institutions, museums and galleries, such as: NEON Foundation, Αthens (2021); Fondation Hippocrène, Paris (2018); Netwerk Aalst, Belgium (2018); Kadist, Paris (2017); Danske Grafikeres Hus, Copenhagen (2017); Benaki Museum, Αthens (2016); MENTIS Benaki Museum, Αthens (2016); State of Concept, Αthens (2016); Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art (2015); Αthens Biennale (2013); National Museum of Contemporary Art, Αthens (2013). It has also been presented in exhibitions by museums and foundations, including Fondazione Prada (2017), PHENOMENON (2017), DESTE Foundation (2016) and the New Museum in Νew Yοrk (2016). She has participated in programs and residencies such as: Studiotopia (BOZAR & Οnassis Stegi, 2020-22) and ARTWORKS-Stavros Niarchos Foundation Artist Fellowship (2018).

Since 2012, along with Kosmas Nikolaou and Paky Vlassopoulou, she is one of the co-founders of 3 137 artist-run space in Αthens.

Chrysanthi Koumianaki is a participant of The Critical Practices Program of Οnassis AiR 2019-20, the Reshape Athens Network Group of Onassis AiR 2020-21, and of the Tailor-made Fellowships program 2022-23.