I was born in Athens and am a visual artist and musician with an engineering background, with extensive experience in documentary projects, live performance and installations. I love bridging science and art in everything I do. I am currently pursuing a Master’s by Research in Hybrid Arts at the Ionian University. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and turning ideas into immersive visual stories—from documentary DP work to live performances and public installations. I’m excited to continue exploring how art can illuminate science and society.

Christos Tolis

I was born in Athens and am a visual artist and musician with an engineering background, with extensive experience in documentary projects, live performance and installations. I love bridging science and art in everything I do. I am currently pursuing a Master’s by Research in Hybrid Arts at the Ionian University. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and turning ideas into immersive visual stories—from documentary DP work to live performances and public installations. I’m excited to continue exploring how art can illuminate science and society.

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I was born in Athens and am a visual artist and musician with an engineering background, with extensive experience in documentary projects, live performance and installations. I love bridging science and art in everything I do. I am currently pursuing a Master’s by Research in Hybrid Arts at the Ionian University.

I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and turning ideas into immersive visual stories—from documentary DP work to live performances and public installations. I’m excited to continue exploring how art can illuminate science and society.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Photographer at UNHCR
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Photography for UNHCR campaigns related to refugee crisis. Curator of exhibitions and responsible for the visual materials for public information and awareness.
Director of Photography at Worship (Documentary)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Director of Photography for the documentary film Worship.
Director of Photography at KAIGO MASTE
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
DP for short KAIGO MASTE.
Director of Photography at The Switch
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
DP for short documentary The Switch.
Director at Reason August
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Director for short film Reason August featured at Split Film Festival.
Engineer, Operations Manager at Greek Railways
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2016
Held various technical and managerial positions, especially with regards to operation and timetabling.
Photographer / Visual Artist at suburbanimages.art
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Photo and Hybrid Works curated under the Suburban Images umbrella.
Cinematographer
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
Early cinematography work.
Cinematographer
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Cinematographer-Engineer roles with focus on operations and timetabling.

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at National Technical University of Athens
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
MSc in Shipping at University of Piraeus
January 1, 2013 - March 25, 2026
Master’s by Research in Hybrid Arts at Ionian University
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Government