Mystery_22 Straw Falling on Concrete Floors by renowned visual artist, Kostis Velonis, wraps up on Sunday, October 23. A final guided tour by the artist will take place on Saturday, October 22 at 17:30, “Behind the Theater” of the Old Olive Mill.At the same time, the exhibition catalogue will be made available to the visitors of the Exhibition, free of charge. The action is co-produced by 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture and Aeschylia Festival 2022.
The installation draws inspiration from the myth of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her daughter, Persephone. With a strict geometric delimitation that functions as a mechanism of gestation and harvesting, agricultural activities are linked to the erotic act. However, the erotic narrative in this monumental sculptural installation is not only underlined by the triangular shape of its structure, but is also found in the functionality of the construction. The “thighs of Demeter” function as an insect shelter with floors consisting of different recyclable materials and plants, which “seduce” all kinds of insects that assist in the pollination process.
Saturday, October 22
Free transportation from Athens to Elefsina and vice versa.
Starting Point: Old Railway Station O.SY. (Ermou & Pireos Str.)
Departure time: 16:30
Return time: 19:30
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