Art restorer in Thessaloniki, Greece, specializing in Byzantine mosaics. I spend my days piecing together tiny stones of gold and lapis lazuli to reveal faces from the 9th century. My work is a meditation on time and faith. My reading interests are centered on historical fiction and the history of the Silk Road. I love books that explore the cultural exchange between East and West. My profile is a glittery, textural gallery of gold leaf, ancient church interiors, and reviews of books that capture the weight of a thousand years. I believe that beauty is a form of resistance against the passage of time. I am a fan of retsina and poetry.