The international exhibition and competition of contemporary art "UNITED BY ART" is an interstate exhibition project between artists from two continents – Eurasia and South America. 

My painting "Crocuses" is included in the exhibition.

The exhibition will take place from October 25, 2025 to November 18, 2025 in Mexico City.

An exhibition in a wonderful, very interesting gallery "Ángel Bobadilla Galeria" .

Gallery address: Calle Del Olvido #20, Tepoztlán 62520 Mexico

My work "Abstraction #92" was published in the June (Vol. 2) issue of the international magazine MASTERFUL MINDS MAGAZINE under my nickname ShineLana.

https://issuu.com/despina2/docs/masterful_minds_2_published_july_2024?fr=sZGU1ODc1NDE4OTI

On March 1, 2022, the 13th Annual “Abstracts” Online Art Competition was held by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST). It was my first competition in which I participated as an artist.

I am very glad that my work was noticed and received recognition. It is very important for me. This gives support and instills confidence in their abilities))).

Grants and Awards:

1. Top 15 Painting & Other Media Winning Artists & Artworks - Hon. Mention - "Abstraction in the Colors of the Sea".

2. Special Merit - "Fun Circles", "Space Butterfly”, "Abstraction in Turquoise Tones”.

3. Special Recognition - "City. Seasons.”, "Cozy winter Evening”, "Golden Blizzard”, "Summer Mood”.