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About Maria Kotsoni : Maria Kotsoni is a Cyprus-based, award-winning jeweller and micro sculptor, blending antiquity with contemporary design in 18K gold and natural diamonds. Raised in an artistic family and a Central Saint Martin’s graduate, she launched her eponymous brand in 2017 after showcasing her work in group and solo exhibitions across Europe and New York. Her sculptural pieces interact with the human body, evoking reverence for the past while embracing the present. Maria’s signature jewels are expressions of individuality, embodying timeless elegance and a profound connection to cultural heritage.
Maria Kotsoni Designer Jeweller Ltd
NON-DESIGN OCCUPATION:
Training or teaching professional, all other Education, research, training
EDUCATION:
1991, Jewellery Design, BA Hons Degree, Central Saint Martin’s, London, U.K.
EXPERIENCE:
1992-1994, Bespoke Designer-Jeweller, Paphos/Cyprus
1995-1997, Jewellery Design free lancer, Athens/Greece
1997-2003, Independent Designer- Jeweller, Athens/Greece
2004-2017, Independent Designer- Jeweller, Nicosia/Cyprus
2010-2024, Jewellery Design Instructor, Cyprus Ministry of Education, Cyprus
2017-2025, Creative Director at Maria Kotsoni, Nicosia/Cyprus
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
1992, Maria Kotsoni Jewellery exhibition, Apocalypse Gallery, Nicosia/Cyprus
1994, Maria Kotsoni, Kyclos Gallery, Paphos/Cyprus.
1994, Maria Kotsoni , Opus 39 Gallery, Nicosia/Cyprus.
1999, Circles, Residence Yiorki, Nicosia/Cyprus.
1999, Circles, Kyclos Gallery, Paphos/Cyprus.
1999, Circles, The Mediterranean Hotel, Limassol/Cyprus.
2000, Circles, Gallery 3, Athens/ Greece
2000, Circles, The Cyprus Consulate, New York/ USA
2001, Circles, Gloria Gallery, Nicosia/ Cyprus
2001, Flowers, The Bank of Cyprus Auditorium, Paphos/Cyprus
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
1991, Central Saint Martin’s Degree show, London/U.K.
1991, Group exhibition with fellow graduates, Harrods, London/U.K.
1994, Biennale of Young Artists, Lisbon/Portugal
2001, Group Exhibition, Gallery 3, Athens/Greece
2017, Salon d’Automne, Paphos Municipal Art Gallery, Paphos/Cyprus
2018, Artistar Jewels, Milan/Italy
2018, Sieraad, Amsterdam/Netherlands
2018, London Jewellery Showroom, London/U.K
2019, Couture-London Showroom, London/U.K
2019, Pink Heater Showroom Paris Fashion week, Paris/France
2020, Metal and Smith Virtual Trunk Show, N.Y./ U.S.A.
2021, Melee the Show Virtual Trunk Show, N.Y./U.S.A.
2021, The jewellery salon, Riyadh/Saudi Arabia
2022, Sieraad, Amsterdam/Netherlands
2023, The Couture Show, Las Vegas/U.S.A.
2024, Nouvelle box, jewelllery showroom , Paris/ France
2024, The Couture Show, Las Vegas/U.S.A.
AWARDS:
1991, Finalist, British Platinum Award, UK
1995, 1st Place, Central Bank of Cyprus Design competition for a silver coin for FAO’s 50th Anniversary.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Greek ( Native)
English ( Near Native)
French ( Intermediate)
Spanish ( Intermediate)
Italian ( Intermediate)
HOBBIES:
Nature walks, Swimming, collecting pebbles
WEB SITE:
www.mariakotsoni.com
PORTFOLIO URL:
https://linktr.ee/MariaKotsoni
RSS URL:
https://linktr.ee/MariaKotsoni
REGISTRATION DATE:
2025-03-20 05:29:27
COUNTRY/REGION:
Cyprus
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
Awards received by Maria Kotsoni
| Smiley Spiked Flexible Cuff Bracelet Silver A' Design Award Winner for Jewelry Design Category in 2024 Maria Kotsoni for Maria Kotsoni |
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