The Program of Photography & Art Workshop

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 the

intention 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 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 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.