Julie Klimentos

United Kingdom

email: jklimentos@gmail.com
julieklimentos.webs.com

Biography

Julie Klimentos is a graduate of Goldsmith’s College, London, where she studied Fine Art/Textiles. Her passion for cutting edge commercial design led her to work in retail/interior design in London for a number of years. Moving overseas her career changed to Art Education, and she has been teaching Middle School Art for the past 12 years at Cairo American College. Julie Klimentos is an internationally recognized artist, and her work is held in private collections in Australia, Canada, China, Dubai, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Singapore, South Africa, UK, USA, Vietnam and more.

About her work…

Julie states, “There is intrigue and curiosity sparked by things culturally and socially unfamiliar. My paintings attempt to draw attention to the spirit within, beyond the boundaries of outward graphic beauty, aesthetic comfort.”

Her modern interpretations of traditional themes are much sought after, and she is renowned for the unique way she brings traditional and cultural symbolism into her work. Her paintings capture the essence of the vitality of life so evident here in Egypt.

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