Stefania Maroudi

Stefania Maroudi, Curator & Facilitator of the RetreatStefania Maroudi is the founder of HYLE, a brand that merges conservation, culture, and artistic expression. With a background in biology and a deep love for nature, travel, and wildlife, she draws inspiration from diverse arts and cultures.Her years working in cultural tourism on her home island of Skyros immersed her in the simplicity of island life, which, combined with the meditative process of ceramics, led her to embrace her artistic self.Through HYLE, Stefania curates cultural and conservation projects, organizes fundraising initiatives for wildlife and heritage preservation, and creates unique stoneware and ceramics that reflect her connection to the natural world.As a life awareness facilitator and breathworker, she integrates mindfulness into her creative practice, using clay as a tool for self-expression and transformation. Her work is a celebration of nature, culture, and mindful living, weaving together art, conservation, and the essence of island life.