From June 15th until October, 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture organizes the Mystery 65 Reframe Elefsina, a collective social action with an artistic, educational and research character, and invites young people aged 18 – 35 from Elefsina and the wider Attica region to participate in an educational program focused on photography and visual culture, so that, under the guidance of renowned lecturers, they will create original photographic works inspired by the Eleusinian site.
In particular, this action will be a trigger for the production and presentation of photographic images that capture-interpret the visual anthropology of Elefsina. The photographic evidence will map its natural and cultural environment and will highlight its unique identity and physiognomy.
Laboratory Methodology
The program aims to familiarize participants with the narrative role of photography, the expressive codes of the medium, the method of participatory photography, through a dialogue of different creative techniques, such as photographic works, collages, oral histories and texts.
The program focuses on the practical and theoretical aspect of the photographic image, through an intensive program that includes lectures, presentations, assignment of creative tasks, group outdoor photography – tours, continuous monitoring and critical approach – analysis of the participants’ photographs.
Create and Publish a Photo Zine
The process will gradually lead to the organization and final formatting of the content and the publication of a collective photo zine (print magazine). Participants will approach and explore the zine as a narrative environment for presenting the final work – result.
Duration of the program
The workshop includes twelve 3-hour afternoon meetings that take place every Thursday, from 17.30 to 20.30. There are no classes during the month of August.
Target Audience
People aged 18 – 35 with relevant experience in photography who are familiar with their photographic equipment can take part in the workshop.
Lecturers
The courses are taught by creators with many years of teaching experience. Guest lecturers with artistic work and expertise in the individual thematic fields contribute to the further strengthening of the program.
Information:
Dates:
June 15, 22 & 29
July 6, 13 & 20
August 31
September 7, 14, 21 & 28
& October 5
Hours: 17.30 – 20.30
Deadlibe: Monday 12 June 2023.
How to participate:
To take part in the workshop, fill out the online application form here.
A selection process will be followed.
Participation in the workshops is free.
Contributors:
Key Lecturer and Head of Laboratory: Myrto Papadopoulou
Program Manager: Manolis Moresopoulos
Collaboration – Production: Hellenic Center of Photography
2023 Eleusis Cultural Capital of Europe
