About us

Katina and Jean-Marc are creative visionaries whose work blurs the lines between hospitality, art, and human connection.

Katina draws on her extensive career in Dubai's exclusive hospitality scene, where she mastered bar management and mixology, to create a unique artistic vision rooted in sensory and social experiences.

Jean-Marc brings over two decades of international expertise in luxury restaurants, bars, beach clubs and entertainment, shaping innovative concepts and unforgettable guest experiences.

Katina and Jean-Marc are the co-founders of NAYA Art & Cocktail Studio in Marbella, a creative space where art, mixology, music, and immersive design converge.

Katina is the studio's creative mind, sculpting striking wall pieces and crafting experimental cocktails that echo her background in ultra-luxury hospitality. Her modern, abstract forms capture movement and emotion, transforming industrial materials into vibrant, organic-futuristic shapes. Her work has been exhibited in Dubai, Marbella, and internationally at leading fairs—including Paris Fashion Week 2025.

Jean-Marc is NAYA's sound curator, bringing over two decades of international experience in luxury hospitality and entertainment. Having led high-profile openings and directed award-winning venues across Europe and the Middle East. He channels his passion for music and design into creating full-sensory experiences. At NAYA, his vision merges strategy, storytelling, and ambiance into an ever-evolving sonic and spatial journey, making the studio more than a venue—it is a living expression of creativity.

Together, they fuse their diverse cultural backgrounds and complementary talents to craft projects that redefine the boundaries of hospitality, art, and immersive experiences.