PERSONALITIES had the honor to meet Ms Lilika Arnaki on the Eco Science Conference which was held in Chalki and I am more than thankful to PhD. Vicky Bafataki, because it was a reason to bring to my life this wonderful and amazing person.
Lilika Arnaki is a multitask culture person and for sure a warrior of life. She is not in rush. She doesnt’ want to reach anywhere. She exlploring the wisdom of life through art.
Lilika is a versatile Greek visual artist whose “international journey” is defined by her exhibitions and her use of art as a bridge between cultures and delivers basic messages to humanity related to sustainability and best pracrices with Eco Justice. During her last art trip in China she was honoted her art collection to be chisen and to be kept by the Director of the National Art Museum of China.
Lilika is located in Thessaloniki, but she is a citizen of the world. She is known for her restless creativity and her ability to work with unconventional materials like burnt newspapers, sand, and recycled textiles, MIR . She was invited as a key notespeaker at the Headquarters of United Nations and she has demonstrate it exacly this. They way that artisan community has to reconsider about the same ecosystem that each one of us is belonging too. In order more young artists to get inspired and to use ecofriendly materrials and to spread messages about the circular values in order to bring awaerness about bioeconomy like an experience and not only as a theory part. Her art is a movemeng with a huge social impact.
Her work primarily centers on the human form and portraits. She aims to capture the “inner world” and the “beauty of essence” rather than just physical appearance. She is a multi-disciplinary artist who is not only paints and engraves but also designs jewelry, paints on fabrics/clothes, shoes, bags and she is a magnificent author She often uses waste materials, re-imagining them into new forms, in a type of abcycling which she describes as an “emotional release valve.”
Αποδέσμευση
Δεν γεννήθηκες για ν’ αρέσεις. Ούτε για ν’ ευχαριστείς. Ούτε για να σωπαίνεις στο όνομα της «ηρεμίας». Γεννήθηκες για να ζεις ελεύθερη. Ολόκληρη.Χωρίς ντροπή για το φως σου, χωρίς ενοχή για τη σκιά σου. Όταν παύεις να προσαρμόζεσαι στα «πρέπει» που δεν σε εμπνέουν, τότε αρχίζεις ν’ υπάρχεις αληθινά.Μη δένεις τον εαυτό σου από ευγένεια. Μην προσφέρεις τη φωνή σου για να εξαγοράσεις ησυχία. Η ελευθερία δεν χαρίζεται. Κατακτιέται — κι αρχίζει εκεί που τελειώνει η ανοχή.Άφησε πίσω σου το «λίγο» και βάδισε προς το Όλον σου. Δεν χρωστάς τίποτα σε κανέναν — παρά μόνο την αλήθεια σου.
This powerful poem by Lilika Arnaki, titled “Αποδέσμευση” (Release/Detachment), serves as a bold manifesto for self-sovereignty. It aligns perfectly with your 2026 themes of personal growth and living authentically.Here is the translation into English, German, and Hindi (the primary language of India).English: ReleaseYou weren’t born to please.Nor to satisfy.Nor to stay silent in the name of “peace.”You were born to live free. Whole.Without shame for your light,without guilt for your shadow.When you stop conforming to “musts” that don’t inspire you,that is when you truly begin to exist.Do not bind yourself out of politeness.Do not trade your voice to buy quietness.Freedom is not a gift. It is conquered—and it begins where tolerance ends.Leave the “little” behind and walk toward your Whole.You owe nothing to anyone—except your truth.
German:Befreiung
Du wurdest nicht geboren, um zu gefallen.Nicht, um andere zufriedenzustellen.Nicht, um im Namen der „Ruhe“ zu schweigen.Du wurdest geboren, um frei zu leben. Ganz.Ohne Scham für dein Licht,ohne Schuld für deinen Schatten.Wenn du aufhörst, dich den „Muss-Vorgaben“ anzupassen, die dich nicht inspirieren,dann fängst du an, wahrhaftig zu existieren.Fessele dich nicht aus Höflichkeit.Biete nicht deine Stimme an, um Stille zu erkaufen.Die Freiheit wird einem nicht geschenkt. Man erobert sie —und sie beginnt dort, wo die Duldsamkeit endet.Lass das „Wenig“ hinter dir und schreite deinem Ganzen entgegen.Du schuldest niemandem etwas —außer deiner Wahrheit.
Hindi (Indish):
मुक्ति (Mukti)तुम दूसरों को खुश करने के लिए पैदा नहीं हुए थे।न ही दूसरों की संतुष्टि के लिए।न ही “शांति” के नाम पर चुप रहने के लिए।तुम स्वतंत्र जीने के लिए पैदा हुए थे। पूर्ण रूप से।अपने प्रकाश के लिए बिना किसी शर्म के,अपनी छाया के लिए बिना किसी अपराधबोध के।जब तुम उन “अनिवार्यताओं” के साथ तालमेल बिठाना बंद कर देते हो जो तुम्हें प्रेरित नहीं करतीं,तब तुम वास्तव में अस्तित्व में आना शुरू करते हो।विनम्रता के वश में आकर खुद को मत बांधो।शांति खरीदने के लिए अपनी आवाज़ का सौदा मत करो।स्वतंत्रता उपहार में नहीं मिलती। इसे जीता जाता है —और यह वहां से शुरू होती है जहां सहनशीलता खत्म होती है।उस “थोड़े” को पीछे छोड़ दो और अपनी पूर्णता की ओर बढ़ो।तुम्हारा किसी पर कुछ बकाया नहीं है —सिवाय तुम्हारी अपनी सच्चाई के।
At the Headquarters of United Nations in Geneva with the amazing Greek Delegation of the President of the Ecumenical Delphic Union, Mr. Panos Kaltsis, the Counselor of the EDU, Mr. Paris Katsivelos, the GS of the EDU Ms Helena Kyropoulos, the Ambassadress of Media of the EDU, Ms Isaia Tsaousidou, the Vice President of Helphellas, Ms Antigone Oreopoulou, from the Cypriot Delegation Ms Ersi Michail Papayianni, Director at the Nursing Home of Archangelos Michael and Rehabilitation Dementia Centre in Nicosia, Cyprus, the international composer, Ms Pigi Lykoudi, the AI & PI specialist Shreyasta Samal the Scientist of Bioplant GmbH Mr. Yogesh Sonawane, the international curator Ms.Julia Sysalova, the criminologist Ms Lambrini Avdela, the IT Expert and founder of Veloways Mr. Goran Kelemen, Mr. Victor Fersht from the International Peace Foundation and virtually the president of Cultural Association NOSTOS, Ms. Christina Tsardikos, the actor Mr. Stratis Panourios the Founder of REA in Kosovo, Mr.Meti Prishtina Rea, the Green Enterpreneuer, Mr. Vasilis Rokos,the professor Vincezo Piccione Universita Mare tre, the AI academic Mr. Sherwan Taha Ameen and Ms Lilika Arnaki have participated at the Conference of ” Non- Governmental Organizations of Europe & Asia on Dialogue for Sustainable Development in 2026.The Conference of “Non-Governmental Organizations of Europe and Asia on Dialogue for Sustainable Development in 2026, took place on 18th of December at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva.The Greek and Cypriot Participation, the Indian, Argentínian,the German and the Kurdish highlighted the importance of cross-continental dialogue, international cooperation, and the active role of civil society in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Lilika Arnaki’s work has traveled significantly beyond Greece, representing her perspective in various international aer expos’ such us in Italy (specifically at the “Manualmente” International Exhibition in Turin) and Turkey (Antalya and Istanbul).
Lilika Arnaki has played a significant role in Cultural Diplomacy as well : In 2019, she has participated in a project in Istanbul involving Greek and Turkish poets, using art as a medium for cross-border dialogue.Despite that she has been involved in international competitions and cultural projects, such as a global art contest themed on Africa under the auspices of Logos University
Her works are held in diverse locations, including the Egyptian Cultural Center, the Prosotsani Museum, and various private collections of prominent figures.Literary Work in addition to her visual art, she is also a quite eminent author.
She has written two books so far
(Living with Passion) and (Diving) – This book was nominated as the”Book of the Year” by Publish House and Distributor :Public in 2018.
Her participation at the Veadquarters of United Nations in Geneva symboises the new type of the representatives of citizen literacy ship. We don’t need any more leaders for the humanity but inspirers’ and coordinators’. People who will inspire the youth and the next changemakers of the new century.
While her professional biography focuses on her status as a painter, engraver, and poet within organizations like UNESCO TLEE and the (Association of Painters) of Thessaloniki, the visual context suggests an intersection between her artistic journey and international diplomatic spaces.
What I really admire in this personality is how humbolt she is and the way she loves and express her inner world , thoughts and feelings. What I will always keep in my mind from her speech is about the importance of the human connectivity and the human experience exchange. We are really appreciate a lot Ms Lilika Arnaki, because she is a role model for our epoch.