Alexandros Seitaridis

Lighting design / Video artist
 
Alexandros Seitaridis, born in Athens in 1981, is an interdisciplinary artist whose work bridges technology, art, and production. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science (Master’s in Robotics) from the University of Hertfordshire (Second Class Honors, First Division) and has studied Theatre Pedagogy at the “Theatro tis imeras”, as well as Puppetry, under Stathis Markopoulos.
Professionally, he is an I.T. consultant and web designer/developer, with extensive experience in video and multimedia production. He has collaborated on short films, documentaries, and music videos and was a technology columnist for Difono magazine. He has also curated visual materials—videos, catalogs, posters, and flyers—for numerous artistic and cultural events.
With longstanding experience in the music industry, Alexandros has worked as a road manager and production assistant for concerts and festivals across Greece. Since 2010, he has served as Production Manager for “Music Village” (www.music-village.gr), coordinating and supporting the community’s artistic initiatives.
He is also the owner of the global online radio station, “Radio Art” (www.radioart.com), which has been streaming music to international audiences since 2007.
Alongside his technical expertise, Alexandros has trained in various theater and arts fields, including Ancient Greek drama with Martha Frintzila, puppetry with Greek and international artists, storytelling with Anthi Thanu, and theatrical clowning with Gozde Atalay and Panagiotis Kokkoris.
As a founding member of the art company “Fortunati” (www.fortunati.gr), he integrates playing through theater, puppetry, and technology to create unique, immersive experiences for audiences of all ages. This approach enables Fortunati to develop performances, actions, and workshops that engage the imagination and encourage audience interaction, using innovative techniques and new technologies. His work in theater and puppetry has led the group to perform at prestigious international festivals in Rome, Brazil, and France. His contributions to Fortunati have been instrumental, bringing expertise in modern puppetry techniques and driving the group’s commitment to interactivity and innovation in their performances.
As a video artist, Alexandros merges technology with art, developing original works that explore new expressive possibilities. Through 3D projection mapping and live image mixing, he creates video installations that enhance audience engagement. Since 2012, he has designed visuals for musical concerts by artists such as Alkinoos Ioannidis, Lefteris Moumtzis, James Wylie, and others.
Alexandros has collaborated as a lighting designer, video artist, and production manager with leading cultural institutions, including the Athens Concert Hall, the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, the Onassis Cultural Centre, the National Theatre, the 52nd Dimitria Festival, and the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. He has also worked with venues such as the Gyalino Music Theatre, Kyttaro Live Club, Baumstrasse, ACT Theatre in Patras, Menalon Music Festival, Festival of BoC in Nicosia Cyprus, Musikotropo Music Festival in Larissa, Papaioannou festival in Kavala, etc.
Alexandros has lived in Agios Lavrentios, Pelion, for several years, working at “Music Village” alongside his life and artistic partner. He co-leads production for the International Clown Residency in Pelion and since 2022, has served as president of the Agios Lavrentios Cultural Association. Through this role, he organizes events and workshops for residents and visitors, aiming to establish Agios Lavrentios as a cultural center that draws artists and audiences to a space of creative expression and collaboration.
His professional philosophy centers on the continuous exploration of new forms of expression, merging technology and art to expand the boundaries of contemporary artistic creation.
 
https://alexandros.seitaridis.gr