Curriculum Vitae
Michaela Theodorakakou was born in Athens in 1975.
Education
2006 -2008 Master of Arts in Fine Arts, Athens School of
Fine Arts GR
1998-2000 Master of Arts with Distinction (1st division) in
Theatre Stage Design, University of Central Birmingham
UK
1995-1998 Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Glass with
Sculpture, University of Wolverhampton UK
1994-1995 Greek Graphic Design Competition of Ziridis
College Campus, Scholarship awarded
1991-1994 Vlachopoulo's workshop of non-structural and
architectural drawings
Three - year study
Lectures & Speeches
2011 Teaching Course at Georgilaki's Plaster mold making
- Bronze Sculpture Workshop, Athens School of Fine Arts
2010 Lecture in Sociology of the Body, Sotiria Hospital
Athens
2009 Teaching Course at Papayianni's Sculpture
Workshop, Athens School of Fine Arts
Solo Exhibitions
2000 Experimentations, Vourkariani Gallery Kea
1997 The Nature of Glass, Canal Club Wolverhampton UK
Group Exhibitions
2010 New Artists, M-Artspace Gallery Athens
2010 Sotiria Project, Sotiria Hospital Athens
2005 Wearing Glass Exhibition (Contemporary Jewelry),
OXO Gallery UK
2003 Sculpture - Painting Exhibition,
Technopolis Municipality of Athens
2002 Sculpture - Painting Exhibition, Argo Gallery
Kolonaki
2001 Sculpture - Painting Exhibition, Ekfrasi Gallery
Glyfada
1998 8 Clear Ideas, Male Galleries London
1997 Experimentations, Custard Factory Birmingham UK
Museums
2008 European Glass Biennale 2008, Kunstmuseum
Bornholm Denmark
2007 Arts Objects, Benaki Museum Athens
Theater Stage Design-Performance
1999 Kirki's Costume design and active participation in
the performance of Homer's Odyssey
in the 9th International Festival Scenery, Theatre and
Architecture, Prague Czech Republic
Scenographic Proposal for site specific art installation
for the foyer of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC),
Birmingham UK
1998 Woman Myth and Reality, Theatre Stage Design &
Costume, University of Central England Birmingham
1995 Set & Costume Design for Ploutos by Aristophanes,
Moraitis School Athens
Event Planning & Coordination-Event Styling &
DŽcor-Event Management & Production
2012-to date Bespoke services including event
planning & coordination, event styling & dŽcor,
event management and production, ranging
from stylish themed parties to executive private
dining, fine luxury weddings and every occasion
in-between. Creative theme development and
concepting, custom design, event logistics, guest
list management, venue selection, cuisine & menu
design, complete food & dessert table styling,
inspired art de la table, creative styling & dŽcor,
stationery design (invitations, printed menus, etc.),
music performances & entertainment, dress style
consultancy, prop construction, on-site execution,
supplier sourcing, negotiation, liaison and
relationships, budget management, etc.
2005 Wearing Glass Exhibition (Contemporary
Jewelry), OXO Gallery London UK
Communication management in association with
the Greek Embassy, London
2004-2005 Fashion Studio Dora Daouti, Athens
Event Styling & DŽcor for various fashion events
2004 Public Relations Partners AE, TOYOTA
HELLAS
Design proposal for company gift. Concept &
Design proposal for Event Styling & DŽcor of new
premises for official gala opening reception
1997 The Nature of Glass, Canal Club
Wolverhampton UK
Glass Forms Broad, Street Gallery Wolverhampton
UK
Experimentations, Custard Factory Birmingham UK
Concept & theme development, art direction,
event planning, management and production of
the above art exhibitions. In addition, research
and selection of suitable exhibition venue,
communication management (press, radio,
television, etc.), stationery design (invitations, etc.)
Major Contracts
2013-2014 ARIA GEfSEON Food & Venue
Management
Art Direction for company's product presentation
to all social and corporate events at Island Art &
Taste, Megaron The Athens Concert Hall and other
selected venues, Branding through Creative Styling
& DŽcor, Spatial Design in innovative venues for
event productions, Food Styling, Floral Design, Art
Direction for company's profile digital presentation,
Professional Photo Shoot Styling for press and digital
promotion, Project Management, Supplier sourcing,
negotiation, liaison and relationships, Budget
Management
2010-2013 CS AWARDS 2013 GR (National Awards
for Customer Service 2013)
Art Creation and production of prize winner awards
from cast Aluminum and Plexiglas in collaboration
with Bussias Communications Company for the
awards ceremony. For the year 2010 to 2012 the CS
Awards were designed and produced for Progressive
PR Company.
2008 FLOCAFE, Kolonaki
Design, production and packaging of the company
gift-jewelry with company's logo. Handcrafted
Jewelry Exhibition in collaboration with Belluga PR
Company.
2007 THE HELLENIC PARLIAMENT
Design, production and packaging of company gift
made from cast bronze
2006 HOLIDAY INN HOTEL GR
Design, production and packaging of company gift
made from cast glass with color, painted by hand (80
items).
2005 CASA DI PATSI Home Design
Large scale sculpture and art objects
LIBERIS PUBLICATIONS
Study and designa proposal for sculpture in the lobby
of the publisher's building.
2004-2005 NJV ATHENS PLAZA HOTEL GR
Study, design and creation of art works (carved
crystal screens and mirrors with decorative motifs,
inspired by Athenian classicism for the hotel
restaurant and cafŽ)
2004 SOFITEL ATHENS AIRPORT HOTEL GR
Design proposal for company gift made from glass
and cast bronze (100 items)
2002-2006 Study, design and creation of art works,
light fittings and design objects from glass, wood and
metal, for private residences and established brands
2001 OGILVY PR
Design proposal for company gift made of glass for
Coca-Cola Hellas.
2000 VIOKEF High Quality Glass Lighting Fixtures
Product Design
Since June 2001, Michaela Theodorakakou has been
working as a professional in Athens, Greece and also
abroad. Her work has been featured in magazines such as
ELLE DECORATION, MADAME FIGARO, BHMAGAZINO,
HOMME among other greek and international press.