Mentor is the visual artist Panayiotis Lamprou

www.panolabrou.com

“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 authority and the

state, mental illness, nudity and social norms with theintention of inviting a mode of broader understanding.

Αttracted 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 be the 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, how to realise an exhibition and a photographic b

The seminar focuses on narrative photography, combining documentary photography and 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 are 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 are examined, culminating in the writing of an artist statement that contributes to the formation of a unified "photographic discourse".

The main content will have daily peripatetics.

We will visit each place to share our presence, perception and research skills. A daily part of the content

includesalso 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 Schinoussa, Iraklia, Kato Koufonisi,

Keros and South Naxos islands.

The place of the classroom and rest is at Schinoussa.

Every new place is a search into the unknown. The small Cyclades is the heart of the Aegean Sea, the core of a civilisation from 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 in putting together ready to be used for a portfolio, an exhibition or a book.