The Master of Research (MARes) in Hybrid Arts is pleased to highlight an exciting opportunity for students and alumni who are based in Athens. Former postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Audio and Visual Arts of the Ionian University and current member of the Node for Hybrid Arts at the Interactive Arts Lab, Eleni Kolliopoulou, will be hosting an experiential seminar on performance training and self-empowerment, offering an excellent chance for in-person engagement. The seminar taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, time 18:00 – 21:00, will be hosted at Ov Off Studio, Feidippidou 22, 3rd floor, Athens.
This three-hour experiential seminar is designed for artists, dancers, musicians, poets, actors, performers, composers, directors, and anyone interested in exploring the dynamics of presence and performance. The workshop incorporates body-talk techniques—a method developed by Eleni Kolliopoulou—blending theatrical exercises, mindfulness, Butoh, and Qi-Gong.
Participants will explore the interplay between self-awareness and external stimuli through guided exercises and discussions that emphasize:
- Non-verbal communication and emotional expression
- Sensory perception of space, light, and sound
- Embodiment of external stimuli through personal artistic filters
- The balance between physical, mental, and emotional states in performance
The workshop encourages vulnerability and authenticity, deepening participants' understanding of how presence affects both performer and audience.
Participation Details:
- Pre-registration required by February 20, 2025
- Early Bird Fee (until Feb. 10): €20 (+ VAT)
- Full Price: €25 (+ VAT)
For reservations: crudelen@yahoo.it / info@ovoffstudio.gr
About Eleni Kolliopoulou
Eleni Kolliopoulou is a visual artist, performance artist, and Butoh dance researcher. Her work explores the intersections of performance, philosophy, and politics. She holds degrees from the University of Athens (BA in Philosophy & History of Science), the Academy of Fine Arts in Turin (BA, MA), and a PhD from Ulster University (2020), focusing on hybrid visual installations influenced by Butoh.
As a postdoctoral researcher at the Ionian University (2022-2024), supported by the Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation, she has contributed significantly to the field of hybrid arts. She is currently a lecturer under an academic scholarship at the University of the Peloponnese, Department of Performing Arts (2021-2022, 2024-2025).
