Constantinos Valaes

Constantinos Valaes was born in Athens of Greece in 1957. He studied hagiography and painting by professors of the School of Fine Arts of Athens. His restless artistic spirit led him to continue his training by acquiring state diploma in silverwork and metal-sculpturing. The artist is a member of the prestigious Chamber of Fine Arts and has been honored with a gold medal from the «UNESCO Arts, Literature & Science of Greece" for his contribution to art, in which he served as Vice President and Head of Public Relations for two years. He was also the vice president of the 'Folklore Museum of “Finiki” in Epirus. Using bronze, silver and gold as a medium, he manages to create unique sculptures inspired by nature, with plant motifs coming to life through his sensitivity and love, with the goal of ending perishability in order to pass into eternity. His artwork has been presented in several solo and group exhibitions in Greece and abroad and is being exhibited in private collections and public areas all over the world.