The fourth motion of the REVITA undertaking takes place between 17-19 Might 2024.
The fourth exercise of the REVITA undertaking, the cultural establishment of TEPAK for the partnership of distinguished visible artists with craftsmen and artisans within the Cypriot countryside, focuses on trendy design objects with every day use.
The primary part of REVITA concludes on the three days of Might 17-19 in Agios Theodoros Pitsilias with a multi-day symbiotic workshop-masterclass with the acclaimed designer Mary Argyrou. Via free, fast-paced seminars, contributors may have the chance to amass expertise and categorical their creativity on an attention-grabbing and helpful subject, with a transparent naturalist stamp.
Utilizing numerous recyclable and recycled supplies, comparable to wooden, steel, cardboard, plastic, and many others., contributors will immerse themselves within the development of indoor and outside objects with utilitarian in addition to ornamental worth, every including their very own private stamp .
Impressed by the historic background of Agios Theodoros Pitsilia, surrounded by the pure great thing about the inexperienced panorama and accompanied by the chirping of candy birds, the attendees will take a look at the bounds of their artistic estrus, beneath the steering of Mary Argyrou. Within the village the place the good painter Adamantios Diamantis labored and created his well-known work “The World of Cyprus”, aspiring creators will experiment with methods and supplies to use them to particular handicrafts of every day use.
“Throughout the workshop we’ll permit ourselves to be seduced by another pondering, concerning the supplies of such a development, the shape and the colours, whereas on the identical time we can even have a look at some current approaches that come from the sphere of design, influenced by tradition and the customs of every place” notes Mary Argyrou. “We encourage experimentation, freedom of thought, expression and above all we count on your organization” provides the designer, who has lengthy expertise and experience within the subject of product design.
The work of the symbiotic laboratory is open to the entire neighborhood, to residents of neighboring areas, but additionally to most of the people.
It’s geared toward individuals of all ages who’re curious about creating their information of the craft.
The workshop is scheduled on Friday 17 Might (12.00-18.00), Saturday 18 Might (10.00-16.00) and Sunday 19 Might (10.00-16.00) on the Fountain of Lasmarka, a typical outside landmark of Agios Theodoros Pitsilias inbuilt 1935.
The completion of the primary three workshops in Apaisia, Vouni and Lofou ensures the profitable completion of REVITA within the coronary heart of Pitsilia, given the curiosity within the wider space for renewal of the vacationer product based mostly on the rules of contemporary design and visible arts, but additionally to encourage small enterprise teams, clusters or the self-employed to arrange native artistic constructions.
Entry is free for everybody, in any respect hours of the workshops, and people can register utilizing the related on-line registration kind (https://kinds.workplace.com/e/CVUdyrVvuG).
Details about Mary Argyrou
She accomplished her MA in Design Merchandise (MA) on the Royal School of Artwork in 2012. She has labored with product design firms, design studios, museums and different cultural establishments, in addition to major and secondary colleges, in Cyprus and overseas. Amongst them: Marks & Spencer: Dwelling Design, the worldwide interdisciplinary workshop program at Domaine de Boisbuchet, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Loukias & Michalakis Zambelas Museum of Artwork, the Heart for Visible Arts & Analysis (CVAR), the Cyprus Nationwide Fee of UNESCO, the Library of the College of Cyprus. In recent times, he has maintained a workshop in Limassol the place he teaches artwork and design lessons to youngsters, whereas on the identical time organizing artistic workshops for adults as properly.
For REVITA
The REVITA marketing strategy is a brand new cultural establishment for the partnership of distinguished visible artists with craftsmen and artisans within the Cypriot countryside. It seeks to contribute to the transformation of mountainous Limassol into a spot of expression and inspiration. The lead accomplice is TEPAK. The remaining companions are the communities of Agios Theodoros, Apaisia, Vouni and Lofou.
Creative practices and approaches that discover craft and alternate know-how with an emphasis on productiveness are promoted. The entire undertaking additionally appears ahead to the creation of a rising neighborhood of mutually supporting artists and craftsmen, who will discover in mountainous Limassol a artistic base for the belief of inventive initiatives.
The undertaking is financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Improvement (EAFRD) beneath the Rural Improvement Program for the interval 2014 – 2020, Metro 19, Standing 19.2.4 “Cooperation Actions”.
Scientific Managers and Coordinators:
· Efi Kyprianidou, Assistant Professor, Division of Effective Arts
· Yannis Christidis, Assistant Professor, Division of Effective Arts
