Athena Philippides received advanced degrees from the University of Cambridge, (U.K.) and Cornell University.  Her highly collectible art has been sold and exhibited around the world, from the Sydney Opera House to the Kyoto International Art Festival.  The unique and whimsical quality of Athena's work has been featured in prominent magazines including House and Garden and Interiors.  Athena has been commissioned by a variety of major businesses and sporting groups including the San Jose Sharks National Hockey League.