FORMOLI
With the title “FORMOLI” I would like to show the importance of our history, roots and local tradition which is present and preserves the mind and the soul. The clothes, which are sometimes used to dressing people and in some other cases are not, are creations which come from pictures and studies based on Greek rural life, roots and history.
Animal skins, fleece, materials whose source of inspiration is the mythology such as the depictions of the traditional bell carriers. Black, woolen, rough fabrics. The myth and the fairytale through everyday reality. Embroideries and symbols. Influences from the mainland peoples and their rich woven and knitted textiles. While studying both life in the countryside and the theatrical prose, I realized that all these characteristics coexist.
The felt, the cotton shirt, the wool, and the linen material become alive when I observe photographer’s Nelly shepherd, the fustanella and the modest bridal clothes, the bond which connects the past with the present and becomes our future generations legacy.
Our roots are in all these items and become alive, having a constant presence.
FORMOLI consist of five artworks.
Hand-crafted by Stavroula Spyrou
Materials : embroidery, printmaking, fur, yarn, felt and cotton fabric.
Project: 2014-17
