Elena Dimopoulou is a visionary new media artist from Greece, working across multiple mediums to explore the intersection of technology and artistic expression. She has participated in numerous museum and gallery exhibitions globally, and her innovative work has been featured in renowned contemporary art festivals and biennales such as the Wrong Biennale, Documenta14, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Greek National Opera, Athens Digital Festival, European Art Center & Chicago Athenaeum, Peloponnesian International Documentary Film Festival, Platforms Art Fair, IFPA5 Drama International Performance Forum Art, Video Festival Miden, INSISTRUM, and others. Her ability to blend traditional artistic practices with cutting-edge technologies has made her a prominent figure in the global art scene.

With over a decade of experience in creative industries such as gaming, cinema, and virtual production, Elena has become a trailblazer in her field. As an ambassador for Women in Games, she advocates for gender equity in gaming and animation, and her recognition as a finalist in the Epic Games Bootcamp Animation Scholarship underscores her influence and talent. She holds a Master of Arts in Digital Arts from the Athens School of Fine Arts and a BA in Fine Arts, specializing in visual arts, painting, sculpture, and printmaking, providing her with a strong foundation in both traditional and contemporary artistic methods.

Elena specializes in utilizing advanced tools like TouchDesigner, VR, and new media to create immersive and interactive experiences that engage audiences on multiple sensory levels. As the first Greek woman to achieve the status of Unreal Authorized Instructor at Epic Games, she has paved the way for others in a traditionally male-dominated field. Through the Women Creators Program at Epic Games, she has collaborated with diverse teams of artists and developers, designing and producing games that celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of women in the industry. Her role as a mentor for Women On Top reflects her dedication to empowering the next generation of artists and creators, offering guidance, inspiration, and opportunities for growth.

As a member of the Official Directory Developers of Cesium, Elena employs advanced 3D geospatial visualization technologies to design highly realistic and engaging virtual environments. Her exceptional contributions to this field have been recognized with the prestigious Grand Receiver Award from Cesium. Her expertise in digital arts, animation, and storytelling allows her to craft captivating narratives and memorable characters, earning her accolades such as being a finalist at the Rome Prisma Film Awards and winning a celebrated biennale school competition.

In addition to her individual accomplishments, Elena is the founder and creative director of the Collective Apnea Art Gathering, an annual contemporary art exhibition held in Symi, Dodecanese. This innovative project functions as a dynamic, ever-expanding platform for contemporary artistic creation, promoting a wide array of practices, including painting, sculpture, engraving, photography, installation, coding art, 3D art, video art, performance, and lectures. Designed as a living organism, the exhibition fosters experimental approaches, creative dialogue, and collaboration among artists from diverse backgrounds.

Elena’s passion for combining traditional craftsmanship with new media technologies continues to inspire audiences and redefine the boundaries of contemporary art. Her unwavering commitment to innovation and inclusivity positions her as a leading voice in the global art and creative industries.