Danae Stratou's installation, Virtuous Spiral, features 113 large ceramic vessels arranged in a spiral at the Minos Palace Resort in Crete. The vessels, handcrafted in the Cretan village of Thrapsano, symbolize humanity's movement through history and are inspired by the undeciphered Phaistos Disc. Stratou's proposal was chosen for its originality and engagement with memory, cultural identity, and time's passage. The G&A Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize, established in 2019, provides the winning artist with the opportunity for permanent display in Agios Nikolaos, Crete.
Danae Stratou's work, Virtuous Spiral, is composed of 113 large ceramic vessels arranged in a spiral, handcrafted in Thrapsano, a village with pottery tradition.
The work evokes the continuous movement of humanity through time across the milestones of human history, inspired by the Phaistos Disc.
Danae Stratou's proposal stood out for its originality, engagement with issues such as memory, cultural identity, and the passage of time.
The G&A Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize allows the winning artist to create a work that will remain on permanent display in Crete.
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