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Eleni Theofilaktou was born in 1957 in Skydra, Edessa. She initially studied at the Drama School of R. Pateraki (1984-1986) and then painting, printmaking and photography at the School of Fine Arts of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with teachers D. Kontos, G. Dimitreas (1986-1991). In 2001-2002 he completed postgraduate studies in painting and visual theories at the University of East London. Her theatrical background is reflected in her visual work, which she expresses not only through painting but also through performance, video and installations. In her work she addresses, as she notes, issues relating to questions of limit, the finite, precision, the controlled - not with fear - but instead with a sense of disciplined freedom. She has presented her work in many solo and group exhibitions in Greece and abroad. She has participated in residencies, workshops and artist exchanges in the Netherlands, Finland, France, Serbia and Turkey. She lives and works in Thessaloniki, where she teaches at the School of Fine Arts of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.