Biography

Dimosthenis Sotiroudis, born in Petrota, Evros, studied at the Free School of Fine Arts and later honed his skills at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. This period, combined with a pivotal journey of artistic exploration in the United States, broadened his artistic horizons and reinforced his commitment to the plasticity of form.

Returning to Greece in 1975, he settled permanently in Kavala. Alongside his creative career, he contributed significantly to the museum sector, working as a sculptor for the Archaeological Service. His involvement in the design and development of exhibitions was crucial, with his most recent contribution being the layout of the Archaeological Museum of Thassos. At the core of his sculptural work lies the human body, particularly the female form, which he approaches with respect and an abstract sensibility. His creations, primarily crafted in cast stone and metal, strike a balance between fluidity and solidity, exuding both strength and movement.

His work is characterized by anthropocentric themes, with recurring motifs of fertility, continuity, and transformation. The tendency toward stylization, deliberate distortion, and an overarching abstract approach converge in the dominance of the curve, highlighting the power of anthropomorphic plasticity. In addition to sculpture, Sotiroudis has developed a distinct style in painting, where the female figure takes center stage. Through his painted compositions, he explores the relationship between line and shadow, capturing femininity as an ethereal, timeless presence.

His work has been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions, both in Greece and abroad, with more than 30 solo exhibitions in prestigious venues such as Yale University, Zygos Gallery in Athens, the Byzantine Museum of Thessaloniki, and the Katsigras Museum in Larissa. His artistic journey is marked by continuous evolution, without ever losing his dedication to form, material, and anthropocentric values, with each figure transformed into a contemplative statement on the timeless nature of human expression.

Georgia Dimopoulou
Classics Scholar – Editor