Christina Lappa is a Greek diaspora artist whose practice explores the duality of Greek identity across cultures. Her large-scale paintings foreground the female figure through bold forms, bright light, and dynamic movement. Woman Laskarina Bouboulina, Commander Laskarina Bouboulina, and Admiral Laskarina Bouboulina are part of Lappa’s Echoes of 1821 series, which honors figures of the Greek War of Independence. Also known as the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire, the war lasted from 1821 to 1832. Bouboulina, a significant figure in Greek history, was one of the first women to attain the rank of admiral in the Greek Navy during the revolution. Lappa’s paintings pay tribute to Bouboulina, emphasizing her role as a leader and place in history.

Trained in interior design and applied arts in Spain, Lappa maintains a parallel practice as an interior designer. Her work can be seen in the Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the Greek Consulate in New York.

Read More

Website
https://christinalappa.com/