The Legend of Coatlicoe by Marina Tziara in Paris

I am a Greek multidisciplinary artist and writer based in France. My practice explores collective memory and the retelling of stories as sites of resilience and transcendence. Through sculpture, painting, and text, I create wearable and interactive works that transform personal narratives into collective rituals. Projects such as Girls on the Run and The Carcass investigate disappearance, survival, and transformation through posthuman and surrealist languages, blurring the boundaries between body, myth, and landscape. Rooted in community engagement, my work activates sculpture through participation and storytelling, cultivating spaces where memory is embodied and reimagined. I studied and lived in Spain for eleven years and have been based in France since 2020. In 2024, I was awarded a full residency at Centre Pompadour (France). I have participated in international initiatives, including Women on the Move (European project Re-Wiring: Unmasking Gendered Power Hierarchies), and my work has been presented in exhibitions, residencies, and collaborative projects worldwide, most recently in October 2025 at CICA Contemporary Art Museum in Korea. Alongside my artistic research and exhibitions, I have extensive experience creating commissioned artworks for private and public clients. I regularly produce custom portraits, murals, and bespoke paintings, working closely with clients to transform their ideas into unique, high-quality artworks. I have experience in large-scale and small-scale custom orders for private clients and for festivals. My approach is collaborative and adaptable, ensuring that each piece reflects the personality, story, or atmosphere the client wants to bring to life. I have worked on a wide range of commissioned projects—from personal portraits and interior artworks to large-scale murals and site-specific pieces. Whether the project is for a home, business, public space, or special occasion, I focus on creating visually striking work that is both meaningful and professionally executed. I work mostly combining acrylic and oil, but I am happy to work with other media since I am very knowledgeable about all the traditional art techniques. I have a Bachelor's and a Master's in Fine Art from the University of Seville and a Master's in Montessori Education. I have been working with international and overseas clients for 17 years, so I am very comfortable with international shipping and very happy to travel for an inspiring project.