Alexia Philippou was born in Nicosia Cyprus in 1976. She holds a BA Fine Art degree from Goldsmiths College, University of London. She has participated in a few art projects followed by group exhibitions. She has completed Pre-service secondary teacher training of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the University of Cyprus and has worked in education either with art or with crafts. She has also worked in the publishing sector processing images and working on the layout. She works extensively with drawing and photography. She lives and works in Nicosia.