Recollections
Recollections is a composition of ceramic artworks created using minerals and porcelain. The ceramic pieces are crafted from a blend of minerals sourced in Greece, while their decoration incorporates local minerals, reflecting the rich mining heritage of Serifos. Glaze is applied in certain parts of the work, which has been single-fired at 1280°C.
The inspiration for the work was the coincidence of the exhibition’s opening with the historic uprising of the miners of Serifos on August 21, 1916.
- 4-piece ceramics composition
- Minerals and porcelain
- Firing at 1280°C
Papadopoulos Menandros
Papadopoulos Menandros
He was born in Piraeus. He studied Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business (ASOEE/AUEB) and Ceramics Art at Sir John Cass College of Art (London). The main body of his work focuses on forms and wall pieces using the raku technique, as well as decorative and architectural ceramics.
He has taught ceramics and pottery theory and techniques at various institutions (OAED, EOMMEX, General Secretariat for Adult Education, Union of Ceramic Artists of Greece (PEKA), Kydonieos Foundation, Visual Arts Workshop of the municipality of Patras, EL.KEA., etc.). He also writes articles for specialized press and was a member of the working group for the creation of a CD under the title "Ceramic Glazes - SEGER Method" (ADAPT DELPHI community program).
He has served as president of the Union of Ceramic Artists of Greece (1984–1986), member of the Board of Directors of the Union of Ceramic Artists of Greece (1982–1986), president of the Union of Ceramists and Potters (2000–2004), president (1986–1997, 2000–2005) and vice-president (1997–2000) of the Panhellenic Union of Ceramists and Potters. Furthermore, since 1990 he has been a member of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece. As President of the Union of Ceramists and Potters of Greece, he contributed to the establishment of the annual trade fair "Technima Expo" in 1984, in collaboration with EOMMEX.
Teaching:
• Kydonieos Foundation, Andros, 1999-2004.
• Visual Arts Workshop, 2004-2012, under the supervision of the Municipality of Patras and the Ministry of Culture.
• Ceramics theory and techniques in annual adult education courses
• 2012-2015, Menandros Papadopoulos – Marilena Michopoulou Ceramics Workshop.
• 2015 to date: "Iridanos" Ceramics School, Menandros Papadopoulos – Nikos Sklavenitis.
Solo ceramics exhibitions:
• 1985 "AFI" Gallery, Athens
• 1987 "TERRACOTTA" Art Gallery, Thessaloniki
• 1991 "AUBERGE EN PROVENCE" Gallery, National Museum of Malta
• 1991 "A. TASSOS" Hall, Piraeus
• 1992 "HEIDI SCHNEIDER" Gallery, Horgen, Switzerland
• 1995 "ROB HERES" Gallery, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Awards:
• 1983 Second Prize, 25th Panhellenic Ceramics Exhibition
• 1984 Second Prize, 26th Panhellenic Ceramics Exhibition
• 1987 First Prize, 29th Panhellenic Ceramics Exhibition
He has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Greece and abroad.
