Spyros Prokopiou

Visual artist with an MFA in Drawing and Printmaking from the New York Academy of Art and more than ten years of experience developing and exhibiting work in the United States and Europe. My practice is centered on drawing and painting, with an emphasis on observation, craftsmanship, composition, and detail. Alongside my studio practice, I have worked in client-facing creative and international environments, where I have learned to listen closely, communicate ideas clearly, and help create thoughtful, personalized experiences.

Private Secretary to the Trade Commissioner - Cyprus Embassy Trade Center New York - New York

(2025-01)

• Coordinate meetings, communications, events, and day-to-day correspondence with companies, organizations, and government stakeholders.
• Support exhibitions, trade events, presentations, and international outreach, often working across different professional and cultural settings.
• Prepare reports and executive correspondence and assist the Trade Commissioner with projects that require discretion, organization, and close attention to detail.

Freelance Visual Artist - Self-employed - United States & Europe

(2015-01)

• Maintain an independent studio practice focused primarily on drawing and painting, while developing commissioned and exhibition work.
• Have exhibited work internationally and worked directly with galleries, collectors, institutions, and private clients.
• Manage commissions from the first conversation and development of an idea through execution, presentation, and delivery of the finished artwork.

CX Team - Ephemeral Tattoo - Los Angeles

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Worked in a busy creative environment, helping clients feel comfortable and supported throughout their experience.
• Assisted clients with tattoo design choices and communicated their ideas and preferences to the artist team.
• Supported design consultations, sketching, appointments, payments, follow-up, and aftercare while collaborating closely with artists and studio staff.

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Drawing & Printmaking - New York Academy of Art (2017-01 - 2019-12)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Painting - Integrated Master's Degree - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2011-01 - 2016-12)