The Sustainability Study for the historic Ceramics Workshop of Eleni Vernadakis has been completed.
As the APE/MPE broadcasts on the home page, as announced in the YPPO announcement, the study examines the operational model, the possibilities of training, production and hosting artists, the use of equipment and ovens, as well as the technical and operational conditions for upgrading the space. The goal of the Ministry of Culture is to create a modern ceramics workshop, open and accessible to makers of all levels, from young artists to experienced ceramists.
The Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni said: “The use of the Vernadakis Workshop is not only about saving an important place in our modern cultural heritage, but, above all, the continuation of a living tradition of ceramic art. Eleni Vernadaki, the iconic creator, renewed artistic ceramics, who left a strong imprint with his work, his personal collaborations want to remain in his work, his personal collaborations. encouraging new artists, so that they can use the heritage of Vernadaki to create new works Now, the competent services of the Ministry of Culture have launched the preparation of the necessary studies for the restoration and energy upgrade of the building-monument of the laboratory, the work of Takis Zenetos Our strategic goal is to serve the Greek Vernadaki to serve again Vernadaki, with international recognition for more in 60 years, made a decisive contribution to the evolution of modern ceramics, through his personal style, his pioneering methods, his courage and creative imagination, his collaborations with important creators act as a productive “cell” of contemporary art, influencing generations of visual artists.
The Ceramic Workshop of Eleni Bernardakis was acquired by the Ministry of Culture, after a unanimous opinion of the Central Council of New Monuments. In 2021 it was declared a monument of our cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, along with its equipment and auxiliary areas. It is located in the iconic building of the architect Takis Zenetou, a unique example of industrial architecture from the 70s. For decades it has been a point of reference for artistic ceramics in Greece and internationally.
