On May 29, 1453, the magnificent city of Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire.
In rememberance of that day and to honour the grandeur of the long-lived Byzantine Empire, I have woven a large embroidered card (on right) of Emperor Constantine Palaiologos, who is the last emperor of the Byzantines.
Also, I have created an embroidery of a two-headed eagle (below right), emblem of the Byzantine emperors.
I intend to present the brilliance of the Byzantine Empire with its historical and glorious past, on embroidered banners during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
The Last Emperor, I will offer to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The double-headed eagle, which also happens to be the emblem for Russia will be donated to the Russian government.
I plan to donate all my artworks to other distinguished personalities in Greece and abroad who represent different walks of life and accomplishment.
I would like to represent my country by expressing the courtesy and splendour of the Greek people.
I am the only artist to have organized an exhibit of Greek popular handicraft and embroidery during an Olympic Games.
