Popi Karteri was born in Sitia, Crete. She studied decoration and then took independent painting lessons. She has presented her works in solo exhibitions (Athens, Heraklion, Sitia, Elounda) and in group exhibitions. She was a founding member and served as president of the Sitians’ Association of Heraklion “Myson” for many years and a member of the “Movement of Visual Artists of Heraklion”.