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                                                                                                      Left: Created during the darker
                                                                                                      days of Greece’s decade-long
                                                                                                      economic crisis, Crying Greek flag
                                                                                                      represents the pride and resolve
                                                                                                      of the Greek people; it was the
                                                                                                      beginning of Caroline’s turn to
                                                                                                      conceptual art.
                                                                                                      Below: Ticket to Greece and Greece
                                                                                                      Street, commemorating 200 years
                                                                                                      of Greek independence.
                                                                                                      Opposite page: All You Need Is
                                                                                                      Greece is Caroline’s latest book,
                                                                                                      celebrating the country’s beauty,
                                                                                                      spirit and strength.








































                              Greece as Art                                                                           hen it comes to her passion,





                                                                                                                      conceptual artist and designer
                                                                                                                      Caroline Rovithi wears her heart
                  From large statement pieces to art                                                                  on her sleeve, never shying away
                                                                                                                      from an opportunity to express
                jewellery and accessories, everything                                                W her profound love for Greece and
                                                                                                      its inimitable, vibrant spirit. For the past 20 years, she

                 Caroline Rovithi creates begins with                                                 has been channelling this passion into her art, building
                                                                                                      on a background in advertising and publishing to create
                                                                                                      unique pieces that bring together elements of pop art,
                   joy, empowerment and boundless                                                     illustration, street style and iconic Greek symbolism.
                                                                                                      Caroline has exhibited in Europe and the United States,
                                      love for Greece.                                                has taken on commissions from major global brands,
                                                                                                      and has published six books. Her first short film, avail-
                                                                                                      able online, was filmed on the shores of the Aegean
                                      Interview by DESPOINA SAMPSON                                   Sea, and she is currently working on a second short, >




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