Art Workshops

14 & 16 /03/2013Exhibitions & Performancesat Michael Cacoyannis FoundationExhibitionsSculpture//Stefanos SouvatzoglouMichael Cacoyannis set up the non-profit making foundation“Michael Cacoyannis” Foundation in 2003. His ambition wasthe creation of a modern cultural institution with its own distinctiveidentity, which would engage in the study, support andpromotion of the Performing Arts, particularly Theatre andCinema. It would embrace modern technology and developnew ideas, breaking new ground without ever compromisingthe principles of artistic integrity to which Michael Cacoyannishimself has been faithful throughout his career.MCF aims also to support young talent by awarding scholarships,not only to benefit their own artistic development, butalso as means nurturing the nation’s potential. Michael Cacoyannishad always been sharing the values and aspirationsof the young, he fought by their side for the principles of truthand authenticity in the Arts, and through the MCF he wantedto help them never forget how to enjoy Arts.www.mcf.grThe sculptures represent a cloud of abstract forms that at firstglance resemble to be moving and developing in space. Theprocess of transforming a waxy material into something solidemphasises the contrast between the soft wax and the bronzethat were used in the evolution of the pieces throughout itscreation.The abstract nature of the pieces gives the viewer the freedomto develop his own senses in order to understand a 3 dimensionaldepiction of a form that uses camouflaged real life elements(human heads, a female torso, a bird,masks) resemblingcomplex bone structures and a surreal synthesis.These abnormal plastic bone structures leave the viewer withno clear understanding of the pieces thus allowing them to describeit of their own leaving no room for errors and providinga wider range of possible interpretations.In the spirit of the same vision, MCF has both set and accomplishedits first goal: the construction of it’s Cultural Centre, a6,810-square-foot facility in Piraeus Str, home of the foundation’sactivities.MCF is already putting together an ambitious programmeworthy of its founder. Working together with like-mindedGreek and foreign institutions, it will bring to fruition excitingcultural projects, put together challenging educationalprogrammes, organise seminars and workshops, and give assistanceand voice to promising young artists.Photography: George Souvatzoglou