Mentor is the visual artist Panayiotis Lamprou

“His photographic approach stems from straight photography, and his practice is tightly knit with the pursuit of showing the underlying sensitivities of subject matters whose presence is often obscured by preconceptions. Being fueled by an ‘active inertia’, he confronts complex issues, such as authority and the state, mental illness, nudity, and social norms with the intention of inviting a mode of broader understanding. Attracted by paradox, confronting pragmatism, and using suggestiveness as one of his main tools to delineate it, his thematic scope covers a wide spectrum, focusing on natural human presence and intimate urbanism.” – Alexandra Athanasiadou, curator on photography & researcher in image theory.

Participants are those interested in art & photography, regardless of previous knowledge.

The theme research is based on photography as an image that reflects our inner vision.

The Art & Photography Workshop lasts 14 days.

The main section of the first week will focus on visual narratives, the power of logos, and the creation of an identity. In the second week, we will also dive into the matter of things, exploring how to realize an exhibition and a photographic book.

The seminar focuses on narrative photography, combining documentary photography with modern methods of approaching the construction of the image. Participants will learn to feel their eyes looking at them.

Through intuition, observation, and logical description of the data, a critical consideration of the viewing of the photographic field and an understanding of the multi-level function of inner vision will be attempted.

Emphasis is placed on research, sensation, and work structure as essential tools for the creation of a photographic narrative.

With the support and guidance of the instructor, as well as the active participation of the entire group, a systematic dialogue will be developed that suggests the steps for the development, editing, and creation of a narrative sequence.

In the investigation of Discourse - Logos - as an integral part of artistic creation, the texts from the narratives and thoughts that emerge during the photographic exercise will be examined, culminating in the writing of an artist statement that contributes to the formation of a unified "photographic discourse."

The main content will include daily peripatetics. We will visit each place to share our presence, perception, and research skills. A daily part of the content includes also Anapana meditation, Wim Hof breathing sessions, and other eye exercise techniques to cultivate inner presence.

The goal is to construct a visual narrative that is distinguished by its coherence and clear underlying identity, highlighting the narrative intentions of the creators.

The place of action is the Small Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, including the islands of Schinoussa, Iraklia, Kato Koufonisi, Keros, and South Naxos.

The place of the classroom and rest is in Schinoussa.

Every new place is a search into the unknown. The Small Cyclades is the heart of the Aegean Sea, the core of a civilization dating back to 3000 BC.

SCHEDULE & PRE-ASSIGNMENT
[Subject to change]

PRE-CLASS ASSIGNMENT:
A portfolio of 10 images of your choice will be presented as an introduction to the first day of the class.

EVERYDAY:
Everybody goes out to shoot on their own or can follow me too. We review the work every afternoon (14:00 - 19:30).

LAST DAY OF CLASS:
From the recently completed assignments, each participant will have produced an essay that I will help put together, ready to be used for a portfolio, an exhibition, or a book.

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