A Glimpse into the Life of a Nomadic Artist
Embracing a nomadic lifestyle, Fotini Michailidi, a visual artist, finds her home across Cyprus, alternating between Nicosia and Paphos. Accompanied by her loyal dog Chiva, she enjoys the hospitality of friends and family. Her mornings begin with the simplicity of hot coffee, as breakfast often takes a back seat in her daily routine.
Fotini’s ideal day is a tapestry woven with art, joy, connection, relaxation, and personal growth. It unfolds with a tranquil morning engaged in reading, writing, and translating her thoughts into sketches or paintings. A seaside lunch is a must, followed by an evening that winds down with a beer under the stars.
Among her literary favorites is Mark Manson’s
Her fridge never lacks frozen vegetables, a staple in her diet. Currently, the peace anthem “Give Peace a Chance” by John Lennon accompanies her on car rides, echoing her artistic and peaceful spirit. While she has yet to identify her spirit animal, she feels a kinship with dogs, valuing their loyalty and companionship.
Fotini takes pride in her resilience, having faced and overcome numerous personal and professional challenges. A poignant movie scene from
Given the chance to spend an evening with anyone from the past, she would choose her late grandmother. If time travel were possible, she’d immerse herself in the ‘flower children’ era of the late 1960s and early 1970s to witness the social upheaval and creative explosion of the time.
Her advice to her younger self would be to embrace kindness, accept mistakes, and pursue passions with confidence. She emphasizes the importance of trusting one’s journey and welcoming change. In matters of the heart, disrespect is a deal-breaker for Fotini.
If faced with the world’s end, she would opt for a festive farewell—surrounded by loved ones on the beach, indulging in good food, music, dance, art activities, and cherishing the final hours together.