Evangelia Ntouni, Greece / Germany

Evangelia Ntouni is a visual artist from Athens, Greece, based in Germany. Her works consist of installations, mainly in plaster, ceramics and collage. Thresholds, both real and metaphorical, and the way one interacts with them, play an important role in her practice. Her works refer to human actions; they often seek to be touched. They are embodiments of memories, personal experiences and contain ambivalent aspects. The sculptural process, the process of creation, remains consciously visible as an important component of her works, which are often fragmented and open, forcing a confrontation with the viewer through their fragility. She creates new narratives using found materials; everyday objects are transformed into elements that are denied their function.

Evangelia Ntouni holds a Diploma in Fine Arts from the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart as well as a Bachelor in Restauration of Historical Buildings from the Technical Educational Institute of Patras, Greece.

Currently she is exploring the body’s role as a threshold between states of being, identity, and transformation. She is particularly interested in how small, often intimate gestures, though seemingly fleeting and unimportant, carry profound meaning in moments of transition and change. Rites of passage, moments of transition, and the experience of liminal spaces serve as central sources of inspiration in her work.

During this residency, the gesturing hand, the fragmented body, the expression of agency will be explored as recurring motifs within her artistic practice. A key inspirational element for this research is the fragmented female body in art history and most specifically the “Inconnue de la Seine”.

​Meet Evangelia at her Open Studio event at Atelier 11 in January, 2026. More details TBA.

As someone with a background in the restoration and renovation of historic buildings, I find the historical significance of this atelier incredibly inspiring. Working in a space that holds all these memories and has supported generations of artists provides a unique and inspiring opportunity to make a connection between my work and the historical layers of
the space, allowing me to be inspired by its legacy while hopefully contributing to its future.

What I find particularly intriguing about the L'AiR Arts residency is that it provides a rare platform to reflect on the past, while pushing the boundaries of what art can achieve in the present. This combination of history and contemporary creation speaks directly to my personal interest in exploring these aspects in my own practice.