When Art Breathes Upon the Body – In the World of Daphne Votanopoulou
Interview by Nana Palaitsaki
‘In the world of Daphne Votanopoulou, art goes beyond the canvas. It moves, breathes, and touches the body like a poem of light and fabric. This Greek visual artist and fashion designer seamlessly merges painting with tailoring, creating a universe where wearable art becomes a personal experience — a bridge between the visible and the inner self.
Through a deeply aesthetic conversation, she reflects on the birth of Daphne Haute Collection, the multidisciplinary performance “Harmonika – Waving the Thread of Life” at the National Theatre of Greece -school of Irene Papas , and the transformative power of wearable art as a form of emotional expression and healing.
Daphne’s works have traveled to cities such as Paris, Dubai, Bahrain, Zurich, Venice, and London, always carrying the pulse of the Greek spirit and the touch of light, earning international recognition for their originality and symbolism.
Through her exploration of the dialogue between art, fashion, and inner experience, Daphne transforms garments into living canvases. Each piece tells a story, expressing emotion, reflecting the wearer’s inner world, and inviting a profound connection with those who experience it..’
A meeting of two worlds — the sensitivity of an experienced journalist and the vision of an artist who turns light, fabric, and inner truth into poetry.
