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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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