bio:

Yiota Vogli (born 1958) is a visual artist based in Athens, Greece, working across contemporary jewelry, metalsmithing, and fine art. She holds a PhD (2011) and MFA (2007) in Painting from the University of Fine Arts in Belgrade, and a BFA (1981) from the Superior School of Fine Arts in Athens. Alongside her artistic practice, she has taught art and jewelry design in secondary education and co-authored two educational books published by the Greek Ministry of Education. Her work has been widely exhibited in Greece and internationally, including at SOFA Chicago, Munich Jewelry Week, JOYA Barcelona, New York Jewelry Week, and the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. Vogli is a member of Klimt02, AGC (Associazione Gioiello Contemporaneo), and the Precious Collective. Her pieces explore the relationship between material, form, and meaning, often blurring the boundaries between wearable art and sculptural object.

statement:

The Weight of What Remains Absence is not merely the lack of a person—it is the echo of their presence, resonating through what they’ve left behind. A watch worn smooth by time, a scarf still carrying their scent, a favourite teacup. These ‘heirlooms’ are more than objects; they are vessels of memory, stories made tangible. This series of works transforms cherished family items into new, functional pieces. I saw in them not just things, but stories waiting to be retold. By upcycling these objects, I gave them renewed purpose while preserving their emotional weight. Each work bridges past and present, honouring legacy through sustainable creation.