Under the Aegis of Athena
The minerals and the urge to find a connection between the geology of this land and the myths surrounding it brought me face to face with Medusa, a symbol with many versions, interpretations, and tragedy.
Even the goddess Athena placed Medusa’s head on her shield (aegis) —a symbol of protection rather than war— giving to this creature a sense of vindication within a circle. Right there, where once she served as her Priestess and now is drawn into a tragic tale, at last she returned—bound so deeply to the Goddess that she became a part of her.
- Porcelain sculpture
- Techniques: wheel throwing, sculpting
- Mix of minerals from Serifos
- Ash glaze
- Firing at 1240°C
Mathes Nikolaos
Mathes Nikolaos
Mathes Nikolaos attended ceramics and painting classes from the age of 5 until he was 15. He studied at ASPETE as he was particularly interested in the field of education. From the age of 20 to 25, he attended workshops and preparatory courses for the School of Fine Arts, practicing his love of drawing.
As part of his creative journey, he has experimented with various materials such as iron, cement, plaster, and clay, and was part of various projects, such as designing and crafting costumes for a theatrical performance.
In 2018, he studied at the Marousi Ceramics Vocational Training Institute alongside professors Nikos Sklavenitis, Lili Bakogianni, and Ileana Intze. At the same time, he was attending seminars on Art History.
After completing his studies, he devoted himself exclusively to ceramics, working as Head of Production in various workshops to this day.
Porcelain is the focal point of his personal collections. A material that inspires him to create.
