We are excited to announce our 2nd ceramics symposium in Syros island, Cyclades, Greece themed “Chasing Chimeras: hybrid ceramics project”.
In Hermoupolis, Syros, from 24/5 to 1/6 six important greek ceramists will meet in order to explore the hybridity in ceramic art. The approach will be double since on the one hand, the hybrids of the greek mythology will start the inspiration (such as Chimeras, Pegasus, Sirens etc) and on the other hand the artists will have to work in couples and merge their unique artistic identities in one piece of art. That means that the 6 invited artists will create three original artworks during the symposium, making possible the impossible nature of every hybrid.
Daily there will be visiting hours in the Chimera Culture workshop so the public can meet the artists and see them working on the spot.
Moreover on 30 & 31/5 Mirka Drapaniotou and Giannis Zois will present a 2 day masterclass. During that they will teach how to change a simple form (wheel thrown or handbuilt) using the darting technique and also the theory and applications of terra sigilatta in high temp.
The original artwork that will occur during the symposium will be exhibited in the multi awarded boutique hotel Aristide Syros and the opening will be on 31/5.
Organization – curation: Chimera Culture / Manos Mastorakis
Graphics: Runaway
Materials: Ramfos ceramic supplies
Hospitality sponsor: Sarita & Gregory Markouizos
Travel sponsor: Blue Star Ferries
Exhibition sponsors: Yasmin & Oana Aristide
