*1989
Europe
Dea
Theodora
1950
Artist ID:
Exhibitions & Events
2023
Director at Female Artists Oslo AS (FAO)
27.04: Group exhibition "Art & Glam" at Strand Restaurant, Stabekk
Finalist distinction in the CFA art contest for publication on the cover of Spotlight Magazine, hosted by Circle Arts.
25.02: Group exhibition "Art & Glam" at Via Showcase, Oslo
27.01: Curated and held the auction "Women Life Freedom" with FAO for the people of Iran
14-28.01: Group exhibition "SEEN" at Via Showcase, Oslo
2022
Founded a second company, Female Artists Oslo AS, serving as director
25.11: Curated and held the exhibition "Woman Life Freedom" with Female Artists Oslo
10-25.09: Group exhibition "BE FREE" by Female Artists Oslo at Vulkan Showcase by Paguro, Oslo
01-04.09: Group exhibition at Focus Art Fair Paris, Carrousel du Louvre
02-15.08: Exhibition "FUTURE" at Van Gogh Art Gallery, Madrid
30.06: Art N' Soul at The Thief Hotel Roof Bar, Tjuvholmen in Oslo. Solo exhibition and live art show
24-26.06: Group exhibition at the International Contemporary Monaco Art Fair - Featured in The Power of Creativity Art Book by Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
Online Interview with Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
09.05: Received the Voices of Tomorrow Art Award from CAC
2021
19—30.11: Artwork featured at the International Contemporary Exhibition "HYSTERICA" at Gallery M.A.D.S, Milano
04-15.11: Group exhibition at the Marbella Art Fair, Spain
05.11: Four pages in the Nordic Art Guide 2021/22. Available at Adlibris.com
29.05-04.06: Solo exhibition "Alt som er Oslo"/"Everything that is Oslo" at Albin Upp/Art, Oslo
Biography
Theodora Dea is an Oslo-based artist who studied visual art at the Nordic Institute of Stage and Studio (NISS) in the late 2000s. Dea utilizes a mixed-media technique involving alcohol ink and resin to create both organic and geometric shapes. She incorporates 24K gold and shimmer to enhance the 3D effects of the various media layers and to play with light. Her artworks feature a shiny, reflective surface akin to glass but are much stronger, achieved by mixing two-component epoxy resin and applying fire to smooth it out. The intricate details are so numerous that even a camera may struggle to capture them all. This technique also renders the art waterproof and sustainable. As a diver passionate about ocean conservation, Dea has made it her trademark to photograph and present her fine art underwater, hence her slogan, "the Aquartistic Art of an Aquarian."
An activist and environmentalist, Theodora Dea is committed to donating 15% of her art sales to organizations dedicated to preserving the oceans and their inhabitants. Her production processes focus on sustainability, using leftover construction materials for canvases and recycling all plastic from material purchases. Her works are crafted to endure for centuries, featuring UV protection and robust, waterproof industrial materials as a base.
In 2022/23, Dea served as the director of Female Artists Oslo AS, helping to build a community for women and non-gender conforming individuals alongside founder Paulina Ree.
Biography
Theodora Dea is an Oslo-based artist who studied visual art at the Nordic Institute of Stage and Studio (NISS) in the late 2000s. Dea utilizes a mixed-media technique involving alcohol ink and resin to create both organic and geometric shapes. She incorporates 24K gold and shimmer to enhance the 3D effects of the various media layers and to play with light. Her artworks feature a shiny, reflective surface akin to glass but are much stronger, achieved by mixing two-component epoxy resin and applying fire to smooth it out. The intricate details are so numerous that even a camera may struggle to capture them all. This technique also renders the art waterproof and sustainable. As a diver passionate about ocean conservation, Dea has made it her trademark to photograph and present her fine art underwater, hence her slogan, "the Aquartistic Art of an Aquarian."
An activist and environmentalist, Theodora Dea is committed to donating 15% of her art sales to organizations dedicated to preserving the oceans and their inhabitants. Her production processes focus on sustainability, using leftover construction materials for canvases and recycling all plastic from material purchases. Her works are crafted to endure for centuries, featuring UV protection and robust, waterproof industrial materials as a base.
In 2022/23, Dea served as the director of Female Artists Oslo AS, helping to build a community for women and non-gender conforming individuals alongside founder Paulina Ree.
Further Works of This Artist
Our Mission and Actions
At THE ART HUB, our mission is initially focused on addressing a profound imbalance within the art world, specifically catering to women artists. In the current landscape, a mere 5% to 15% of artworks traded at auctions are created by women, starkly contrasted by the overwhelming 85% to 95% of works by male artists. This disparity is not only confined to auctions but is also prevalent in exhibitions, where male-created art significantly overshadows that of their female counterparts.
By concentrating our efforts on female artists, THE ART HUB aims to counteract this imbalance and champion women within the art community. This initiative is designed to amplify the visibility of women artists, making their creations more accessible to a wider audience, and ultimately striving for a more balanced representation of genders within art auctions and exhibitions. By prioritizing women in art, our platform boldly advocates for equality and diversity within the art sector, signaling a commitment to reshaping and enriching the cultural landscape.
Artist Statement
I believe everything and nothing has meaning — it's a choice. To me, all art is meaningful. You pour your energy and vibrations into your creations, reflecting the state of the world and your personal experiences at that precise moment. It's akin to capturing a "photograph" of your state of being at a specific time. My goal is to host an underwater fine art exhibition in the near future, allowing people to experience my art in its element. I aim to reveal the beauty and magic of the world, despite the chaos we often face.
"To be sane in a world of madmen is in itself madness." — Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Instagram: @theodora_arts
Exhibitions & Events
2023
Director at Female Artists Oslo AS (FAO)
27.04: Group exhibition "Art & Glam" at Strand Restaurant, Stabekk
Finalist distinction in the CFA art contest for publication on the cover of Spotlight Magazine, hosted by Circle Arts.
25.02: Group exhibition "Art & Glam" at Via Showcase, Oslo
27.01: Curated and held the auction "Women Life Freedom" with FAO for the people of Iran
14-28.01: Group exhibition "SEEN" at Via Showcase, Oslo
2022
Founded a second company, Female Artists Oslo AS, serving as director
25.11: Curated and held the exhibition "Woman Life Freedom" with Female Artists Oslo
10-25.09: Group exhibition "BE FREE" by Female Artists Oslo at Vulkan Showcase by Paguro, Oslo
01-04.09: Group exhibition at Focus Art Fair Paris, Carrousel du Louvre
02-15.08: Exhibition "FUTURE" at Van Gogh Art Gallery, Madrid
30.06: Art N' Soul at The Thief Hotel Roof Bar, Tjuvholmen in Oslo. Solo exhibition and live art show
24-26.06: Group exhibition at the International Contemporary Monaco Art Fair - Featured in The Power of Creativity Art Book by Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
Online Interview with Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
09.05: Received the Voices of Tomorrow Art Award from CAC
2021
19—30.11: Artwork featured at the International Contemporary Exhibition "HYSTERICA" at Gallery M.A.D.S, Milano
04-15.11: Group exhibition at the Marbella Art Fair, Spain
05.11: Four pages in the Nordic Art Guide 2021/22. Available at Adlibris.com
29.05-04.06: Solo exhibition "Alt som er Oslo"/"Everything that is Oslo" at Albin Upp/Art, Oslo
