sculpture workshop
On the occasion of the exhibition Yannis Pappas | in search of Alexander, a joint project of FOUGARO ARTCENTER and the BENAKI MUSEUM, a sculptural workshop on the subject of Horse & Rider will be held by the eminent sculptor Praxitelis Tzanoulinos, a student of Yannis Pappas.
During the workshop the participants will fashion a sculpture of their own, triggered by one of the works of Yannis Pappas. They will work to convey the impression they get from the art of Yannis Pappas, following a discussion with Praxitelis Tzanoulinos and his associates. Guided by them, the participants will make use of easily worked materials like plasticine or clay to create their three-dimensional work.
At the end of the workshop, any participants who wish to transfer their work onto a harder material, such as plaster, will be given detailed instructions and assistance.
Praxitelis Tzanoulinos
Praxitelis Tzanoulinos, a student of Yannis Pappas, was born and raised at Falatado, Tinos, an island with a special history and tradition in marble sculpture.
He studied sculpture at the Panormos School of Fine Arts and the Athens School of Fine Arts. He has had solo exhibitions of his work and has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Greece and abroad. In 2003 he took part in the Biennale of Florence. He has created major sculptures for public spaces, and his works can be found in museums and private collections. He has received various awards and distinctions in National Sculpture Competitions as well as by the Academy of Athens. Since 1989 he taught sculpture and sculpture restoration at the University of West Attica (formerly the Athens TEI) as member of the teaching staff until 2022.
He works at Vrekastro, Tinos and in Athens.
