The Benaki Museum Shop presents Maritsa Travlos' exhibition “MeTamorphosis” at the Pireos 138 building, as part of the series "Material Quests”.

Artist Statement

“Metamorphosis is the way I perceive nature and the creative process. Nothing remains static. Every form holds the potential to become another.

The sea, the underwater world, organic forms, and the distinctive Greek light are the starting points of my inspiration. I do not seek merely to represent nature, but to capture its power, movement, and constant transformations through a new artistic reality.

Porcelain is the medium through which this exploration takes shape. I incorporate colour into the very body of the material. Matter undergoes a metamorphosis, revealing unexpected forms, textures, and colour gradations. It is here that painting meets sculpture, and creative intention encounters the unpredictable.

MeTamorphosis embodies this very journey: from inspiration drawn from nature to an idea, and from formless matter to form. Each work is the result of an ongoing exploration, where nature, colour, light, and matter come together to shape my own artistic world.

For me, creation is not simply about the transformation of matter. It is about giving nature new forms of life.”

Maritsa Travlos is a Greek artist with a distinctive artistic identity. In her work, painting meets sculpture, while porcelain comes alive with movement, light, and emotion. Drawing on her background in painting and years of research in ceramics, she explores the possibilities of matter, working with porcelain at temperatures of up to 1,280°C and incorporating colour into the material itself. Through continuous experimentation, she creates unique forms, textures, and colour gradations. The sea, the underwater world, organic forms, and the distinctive Greek light remain constant sources of inspiration for her sculptures and installations. Her work has been exhibited in Greece and internationally, showcasing her exceptional artistic mastery in transforming porcelain. Since 2023, she has been an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) and maintains her own gallery in Athens.

Pireos Shop 138/Atrium, Athens

Opening: 09.12.2026

Duration: 09.12.2026 - 14.02.2027