Stephanie Tenidis | Artist at Mondoir

Nationality: Greek

Discipline: Painting

Born: 1992

Based in: Dubai, AE

Biography

Stephanie Tenidis is a Greek contemporary artist based in Dubai, whose work explores modern femininity through bold portraiture, cinematic compositions, and striking color relationships. Working primarily in acrylic, she creates paintings that balance strength and restraint, drawing inspiration from fashion imagery, vintage cinema, and the enduring power of the female gaze. Her subjects are often women who appear self-possessed and intentional—figures who command attention not through spectacle, but through presence. Originally from Greece and based in Dubai for over thirteen years, Stephanie brings a background in creative production and visual storytelling to her artistic practice. This experience informs her distinctive approach to image-making, where every element serves both an aesthetic and narrative purpose.

Artist Statement

Characterized by high-contrast palettes, simplified forms, and editorial influences,Stephanie's work examines themes of visibility, identity, confidence, and self-definition. Through carefully controlled color and composition, Stephanie creates images that feel both contemporary and timeless, inviting viewers to consider the subtle dynamics between what is revealed and what remains concealed. Working primarily in acrylic, she creates paintings that balance strength and restraint, drawing inspiration from fashion imagery, vintage cinema, and the enduring power of the female gaze. Her subjects are often women who appear self-possessed and intentional—figures who command attention not through spectacle, but through presence. Her collections often explore women as observers rather than subjects—individuals who actively shape how they are seen. Through portraiture, she seeks to create work that is emotionally resonant, visually powerful, and instantly recognizable.