Mystery 183 Apothéri Project

In the city of Megara (GR), Apothéri or Pothéri is the communal supper held after harvesting (théros – θέρος [masc.] in Greek). This project interprets this custom and transfers the event at the end of summer (théros – θέρος [neut.] in Greek).

Within this framework, contemporary and experimental visual artists, video artists, theatre/movie directors, musicians, DJs, and chefs are invited to stay as artists in residence in the city of Megara for about a week. These artists will work in partnership with farmers and primary sector producers of the local community and the Thriasian Plain to create edible works of art, either stand-alone or as part of a broader action (performances, real-time video art/film shoots) – works to be eaten by the public. Making use of primary sector produce from the broader region (agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing), they will be inspired – visually, gastronomically, and musically – to create a hybrid form of contemporary art and gastronomy.

The presentation of this co-creative process will take the form of a cooperative, experimental public event, an interactive performance, an original, contemporary “panigíri” (feast day celebration/street festival). At this event, the participation of, and interaction with the public is of fundamental importance, playing a crucial role in the final formulation/completion of the works that will all end up at the street party/panigíri, which will be based on the concepts developed by each team combined with the local traditions.