Snapshots from the opening of the Engraving Workshop exhibition held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Foundation (V. Kornarou 97 Sitia)
The nature, life, and art history of Sitia through the eyes of young engravers. With respect for the past and a gaze towards the present, the works presented constitute an artistic narrative about what it means to create, originating from one’s homeland.
The VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Foundation once again hosts a unique cultural event, actively supporting local artistic production and free artistic expression.
The exhibition will be open daily from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM until July 28, 2025.
✳︎ The engraving workshop, which took place at the Folklore Museum of Sitia from November to June, presents its final exhibition with original works inspired by the nature, daily life, and artistic history of Sitia. The workshop participants gained in-depth knowledge of the art of engraving and developed personal interpretations of the concept of “cultural heritage” through a contemporary lens.
The exhibition includes works by seven participants and the workshop coordinator, Antonia Dretaki.
The theme was developed through museum visits, outdoor lessons, and discussions around the artistic identity of the region.