My Family and Other Animals
"There's no reason ever to be bored; there's always something to decode."
Maria Papanthymou
Maria Papanthymou is a co-founder of the Semiopirates collective, which explores and deconstructs cultural meanings through projects at the intersection of semiotics and art. She holds an MA in Sociology, a PhD in Social Psychology, and a postgraduate diploma in documentary filmmaking. With over 15 years of experience in commercial semiotics, Maria has worked with international brands and semiotic consultancies such as Space Doctors, Sign Salad, and Creative Semiotics. Of mixed cultural heritage, Maria spent most of her life in Russia before relocating to Greece, where she now organizes professional courses for semioticians.
Making Sense
"Achieving a deep, rich understanding of why we behave the way we do is the most rewarding part of the job."
Agalmatolite White
"It summons up the feeling of calmness during a Siberian autumn."
Kitchen Whisk
Unlike other tools, it is not connected with my everyday routine.