Artist’s Bio:
Constantine.. is an Athens-born, Edinburgh-based artist, painter, author and interventionist whose practice moves between painting, writing, performance, film and interventions in public space.
Self-taught as an artist and originally trained in geology, he has developed an independent multidisciplinary practice over more than a decade. His work frequently draws on mythology, popular culture, autobiography and invented personas, using humour, satire and ambiguity to examine identity, power, heroism and artistic freedom.
Painting remains central to his practice. Across bodies of work including FLUXUS, VIGILANTE, Myth and/or Mythology.. and A Collection of Quotidian Masterpieces, recurring figures, cultural references and autobiographical elements move between the theatrical and the everyday. His work has been described by curator Quentin Métayer as possessing a “strong aesthetic” that reflects art history while remaining contemporary.
Alongside his studio practice, Constantine.. creates temporary interventions in public space under the recurring declaration “Please Respect This Rogue Intervention.” These have included paintings, objects, banners, sculptural works and projections placed throughout Edinburgh and elsewhere. Rather than functioning separately from his studio work, the interventions extend his interest in authorship, permission, visibility and the relationship between artwork, artist and audience.
His practice also encompasses writing, publishing, performance and artist-led activity. He is the founder of House of Zeus, through which he has produced exhibitions, publications, residencies and multidisciplinary events.
In 2025, Constantine.. was Artist in Residence at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, where he developed VIGILANTE Returns, subsequently presented as an exhibition, performance and film. His work and projects have been covered by publications including Artmag, The Edinburgh Reporter and The Herald, among others.
He lives and works in Edinburgh.
“Great Art is Freedom of the Soul.” — Constantine..
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
2026 — A Collection of Quotidian Masterpieces, Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh
2026 — Please Respect This Rogue Intervention, St Margaret's House, Edinburgh
2025 — Artist in Residence, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
2025 — VIGILANTE Returns, St Margaret's House, Edinburgh
2024 — FLUXUS, Edinburgh
Experience
I have had the privilege of collaborating with diverse artists from various creative disciplines, including visual artists, musicians, videographers/directors, writers, poets, and models. My artistic expertise knows no boundaries, as I've been fortunate to work with prominent brands in the Alcohol and Hospitality industry, leaving my artistic imprint on numerous public spaces and residential buildings throughout Edinburgh with striking public art installations.
Over the course of my career, I've undertaken a wide range of commissions, spanning poster design, tattoo artistry, music vinyl covers and labels, as well as numerous private commissions and book illustrations. Some of my notable clients include Gin No 3, Fruitmarket Gallery Bookshop (Edinburgh), Typewronger Bookshop (Edinburgh), and The Book Art Bookshop (London).
I've had the honour of presenting numerous solo projects on a global scale and participating in various group shows and auctions. In addition to my artistic endeavours, I've ventured into writing and publishing. I am the author and publisher of several art books, including "Jazz Mafia Project," "Jazz Mafia Project Vol 2," "Into the Dark and the Light of the Trojan Moon," "Myth and or Mythology.. EXT Version," and the workshop/manual book "Printmaking Made Simple by Constantine..," among many others.
My latest and exciting endeavour is Triptych Magazine, a project I co-founded with Emily-Rose James, which reflects our commitment to fostering artistic dialogue and exploration of the arts and well-being in our city and beyond, as well as the co-founded the project “Poets of the Night”, as radically successful night of well-selected Poets and Theatre Performers that runs on a regular basis in Edinburgh.
One of my latest achievements is to become a Board Member of the Healy Arts Charity.
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“Critical Acclaim”
“Your universe is mastered, as are your compositions... your aesthetic is strong and your paintings reflect certain periods of art history while remaining entirely contemporary.”
– Quentin Métayer, Art Consultant (ex-Galerie Perrotin)"VIGILANTE centres on a foul-mouthed anti-hero... a character reminiscent of Mr Hyde by Edinburgh’s Robert Louis Stevenson — created by a local artist with a distinctive voice."
— Artmag, 2025
“Auctioned by Natasha Raskin Sharp – renowned BBC presenter and auctioneer at Lyon & Turnbull.”
"We are delighted to welcome Constantine.. as our Artist in Residence. His unique perspective and thought-provoking work will captivate our guests and enrich Edinburgh’s vibrant creative community. This residency offers a valuable opportunity to expand his ‘Vigilante’ series and engage with visitors, highlighting Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s commitment to supporting local artists."
— Mafalda Albuquerque, General Manager, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh“Virgin Hotels Edinburgh (Residency Partner, 2025)”
Interview
Interview with Constantine.. after his Collaborative Art Show ‘Pairs in Mind’. Aberdeen 2017