Founded by researcher Katerína Papanikolopoulos, MÁTI GREY is an independent creative studio prioritizing literary projections in the design, film, architecture, and photographic cosmos. Humanizing the methods in which design is experienced, ‘grey eye’ has been a symbol of her personal photographic work, transcending into the evocative nature of the projects represented where peripheral narratives are made central.

A core element of the studio is founding the non-profit Athens Design Forum in 2021, where all the intrigues and fascinations collide, advocating for overlooked and generative design histories interwoven with global labor and migration patterns.

With a former training in dance and performance, Papanikolopoulos studied the intersection of Art History & Comparative Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2025, she prepares to be an MA candidate at the Architectural Association (History and Critical Thinking in Architecture). Prior to this, Papanikolopoulos builds on engagements with Blum Gallery, Autre Magazine, Assortment Agency, and The Hammer Museum.

For collaborations or consultations, contact info@matigrey.com