CHASING CHIMERAS: A STUDY OF HYBRID CERAMICS | LIFO MAY 2025

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Chasing Chimeras: A Study of “Hybrid” Ceramics
Six prominent Greek ceramicists will come together to explore hybridity in ceramic art.
The LiFO team
28.04.25

From May 24 to June 1, in Ermoupoli, Syros, six prominent Greek ceramicists will come together to explore hybridity in ceramic art. The approach will be twofold: inspired both by mythological hybrids (Chimeras, Sirens, Griffins, Pegasi, etc.) and by artistic collaboration, as the artists will work in pairs, merging their distinct artistic identities.

As a result, three original works will be created by the six artists, materializing the unrealizable essence of mythological hybrids.

Participating artists:
Mirka Drapaniotou, Yiannis Zois, Maggy Ioannou, Melina Xenaki, Fani Skoulikidi, Stavros Perakis

There will be daily open studio hours for the public to meet the artists and observe them working in the Chimaira Politisimos workshop.

Additionally, on May 30 & 31, Mirka Drapaniotou and Yiannis Zois will teach a two-day masterclass on transforming a simple form (wheel-thrown or hand-built) using the darting technique, as well as the theory and practice of preparing, coloring, and processing terra sigillata at high temperatures.

The original works created during the ceramics symposium will be exhibited at the award-winning boutique hotel Aristide, with their presentation taking place on May 31.

Organization & Artistic Direction: Chimaira Politisimos / Manos Mastorakis
Visual Identity: Runaway
Materials Support: Ramphos Ceramics Materials
Hospitality Sponsors: Sarita & Grigoris Markouizos
Transport Sponsor: Blue Star Ferries
Artwork Hosting: Yasmin & Oana Aristide, Aristide Hotel

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