SenseSelfEssence

Christina Georgiou, realizes the intensive experiential workshop entitled “sense-self-essence”. This workshop combines a series of practical exercises from the field of Performance Art, as a conceptual form of art that exists between image and praxis. Its endeavor is the creation of an experiential perception through empirical processes that concern the self and its existence in the “here and now”. By using the body and self as the basic element of the action, this workshop aims to offer practical and theoretical keys for the development and process of the artists’ work, from any artistic field. The participants will be able to work on the compositional aspects of creating a performance piece through the exploration and understanding of time, space and object in relation to the body as their main tool. The workshop is constructed to increase and utilize personal insight and intuition, while building confidence and decisiveness for the artist’s artistic practice.

Addressed to performance and live artists, visual artists, actors, dancers and artists from diverse backgrounds with an interest in body-based practices. Also to anybody else who is interested in Performance Art.

Methodology: The workshop employs practical exercises, short solo and group performances, theoretical analysis, constructive commentaries, group and individual discussions, reflections, feedback and individual tutoring.

Thematology, Exercises and Techniques are innovative and/ or inspired by a wide range of techniques from the field of arts, psychology and spirituality.

Workshop dates and times
Friday 31 October, 17.00 – 21.00
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November, 10.00 – 20.00

Workshop duration: 20+ hours

Donation for workshop: €75+ Participants may offer the designated or a greater contribution to the workshop if they wish.

Information and reservation: 99650113 or [email protected]
Please reserve your place before the 28 of October, by calling or sending an email with your CV to the above email.

Performances
Sunday 2 November, 20:00
Following the workshop there will be a performance evening open to the public, presenting the final works of the participants, formed during the workshop. Participation for the workshop participants is optional. Entrance for audience: Optional donation

Christina Georgiou was born in Nicosia, where she lives and works. She graduated with a Bachelor degree in Fine Art from Kingston University London in the United Kingdom in 2007 and a Masters degree in Live Art and Performance Studies from the Theatre Academy in Helsinki in 2011. She is a visual and performance artist, curator, educator, researcher and writer. She has presented her work in an international level and she has realized solo and group exhibitions, educational programs, talks and workshops at international biennials, exhibitions, galleries, museums, festivals, institutions and conferences in Europe, America and Asia. She has received a Special Prize for her performance Eternal Return #1, at the 6th ‘Arte Laguna’ Art Prize at the Venice Arsenal in 2012. Christina Georgiou is the writer of numerous published texts in Greek and English language, addressed for academic and educational purposes. Since 2008, she has been conducting classes, workshops, lectures and seminars within diverse contexts like academic institutions, art schools and other creative organizations in Cyprus and abroad. Christina Georgiou is the founder and director of the Cyprus International Performance Art Society (CIPAS) and the founder, director, producer and curator of the Cyprus International Performance Art Festival (CIPAF). www.christinageorgiou.com