Maria Salouvardou

She lives in Berlin and works as a costume installation designer. Human hair was her first material for sculpture and installation while working as a hairdresser. In addition to obtaining a degree in Economics, she studied Acting (Vasilis Diamantopoulos and Akis Davis Theatre Schools), Costume Design and Scenography (Micro Polytechneio), Art History (Spanish Spoudastirio), and the History of Black-and-White Photography (PhotoCircle).

She has participated as a costume designer and actress in various shows and performances, and has lectured at the Little University on recyclable materials for clothing making. Her mixed-media work consists of handcrafted techniques using broken objects, toys, dolls, plastic and paper waste, threads, textiles and wires, combined with music, text, and video.

She restructures and composes with respect for the environment. She enjoys combining objects and fabrics, giving them new life and transforming them into art.