About

My creative roots come from a background of textiles and fine art; my knowledge and expertise comes from working in education; my passion comes from my love of painting. It is through the merging of these three elements that I have arrived at where I am today, able to express my creativity confidently and freely as an experienced artist and designer.

I love the physical action of painting. The connection with the canvas. I like the immediacy of working with acrylics. At first glance, my work is a joyous celebration of life through a fearless use of vibrant colors combined with patterns and textures. A deeper observation often reveals a reference to imagery that is sometimes drawn from different cultures and time periods. Layers of broken imagery are partially revealed, partially hidden, like a story unfolding, drawing the viewer into an image that becomes understandable and recognizable. My paintings act as a catalyst, enticing the viewer to create their own personal interpretation.

Nothing brings me more happiness than when a person “connects” with one of my paintings, when a painting “speaks” to them. This is a magical moment where art is able to evoke powerful emotions from deep inside us, often in ways that we cannot explain clearly or logically.

Creativity is a unique gift, and through my work I am privileged to be able to enrich the lives of people from all over the world.

Julie Klimentos | Artist, Designer, Educator

I am an artist, designer and educator. I studied Fine Art/Textiles at Goldsmith’s University, London.

An opportunity to move overseas took me to South Africa, the Middle East and Egypt, where I then started on a path as an International Art Educator and artist. I have been teaching Art in American International Schools for the past 20 years. As an experienced art educator I have enjoyed sharing my passion for art with students from all over the world, and inspired many to follow their own artistic path.

I have had group and solo art shows over the past 17 years in Egypt and South Africa, and my paintings are now in private collections all over the world; Australia, America, the UK, Switzerland, South Africa, the Middle East, Singapore and more.

Recently I decided to return home to my British roots and start a whole new adventure, bringing together all my art, design and education experience. I am now following my true passion; producing paintings, designing a range of textiles and developing a series of workshops for artists and educators.

This is the start of an amazing adventure that could not be what it is today without all the enriching cultural experiences and travels I have had over the past twenty five years.

I am currently producing a new range of paintings and textiles inspired by my return to the UK.

“I love the physical action of painting. The connection with the canvas. My work is a joyous celebration of life through a fearless use of vibrant colours combined with patterns and textures. Layers of broken imagery are partially revealed, partially hidden, like a story unfolding, drawing the viewer into an image that becomes understandable and recognisable.”

JULIE KLIMENTOS