ANAMA

ANAMMA is a Contemporary Art Jewelry School, founded in 2011 by Anastasia Kandaraki, born out of her love for jewelry. It is a space for education and creation, welcoming both amateur and professional jewelry makers.Traditional techniques and contemporary approaches coexist, shaping a new perspective on jewelry as an expressive art form. The studio offers conceptual and technical courses, as well as workshops led by established jewelry artists from Greece and abroad. Jewelry is approached as “wearable” art, inseparably connected to the body and the individual, conveying values, emotions, and messages. Its worth is not limited to the material itself, but acquires a symbolic dimension. Studies in Contemporary Jewelry serve as a starting point, whether as a personal exploration or as a professional path.

On the occasion of its 15th anniversary, ANAMMA Contemporary Jewelry School is organizing a group exhibition by its students, titled BACKSTAGE; a comprehensive jewelry exhibition where tradition and contemporary practice coexist in an open dialogue. The exhibition focuses on the behind-the-scenes process of creation – backstage becomes the protagonist – shedding light on the process behind the final outcome. The space is transformed into a living workshop and functions as an intermediate site where visitors can follow the story of a piece of jewelry coming into being – from raw material and technique to inspiration, deconstruction and reinterpretation.

Teachers: Karolos Vlachiotis / Akis Goumas / Anastasia Kandaraki / Olga Kandaraki / Dimitris Nikolaidis / Aliki Stroumpouli

Participants: Anastasia Agglopoulou, Varvara Vidalaki, Karolos Vlachiotis, Eugenia Gavalaki, Vasiliki Dermentzoglou, Evangelia Dimitriou, Roula Drosou, Ioanna Dori, Maria Evangelogianni, Nikoletta Efstathiou, Aliki Zannikou, Marina Theodorou, Sofianna Kandrasaki, Rena Kanousi, Stella Karousaki, Maria Karystinou, Fani Konstantaki, Christina Konstantinidou, Chryssa Loudarou, Fotini Lyra, Stella Maggou, Maria Makraki, Anastasia Manesi, Cassandre Martinez, Lida Macha, Artemis Metaxa, Mary-Zoi Moustakoudi, Athina Batzeskou, Υiannis Nassos, Claire Papagrigoraki, Thomas Papaevangelou, Kelly Papakosma, Dimitra Papamerkouri, Chryssoula Patmali, Julia Perevezentseva, Lily Preve, Fotis Roussakis, Kostas Svarnias, Konstantinos Siakkas, Aggeliki Skoubourdi, Katerina Stagopoulou, Eugenia Feroussi, Theofrastos Chachalas, Gina Christou.

Fotini Lyra

Keep The Light

Brooch Brass, Alpaca Metal, Velvet, Zircon, Steel, Silver Plated

Maria Karystinou

Armour

Necklace Iron, Leather

Roula Drosou

Oxidation

Necklace Brass, Pigments, Oxidation

Eugenia Feroussi

Ti amoro, Collection: In a sentimental mood 2

Necklace Silver, Duck Feathers, Rose Gold Plated