"Hydra: Island in the Sound," explores cultural identity, spirituality and mythology of Hydra Island.
Presented in collaboration with Hydra School Projects and the Old Carpet Factory.
Mnemosyne Projects Presents
Hydra Island, Greece
June 20 - September 7, 2025
The storied past and singular essence of Hydra Island form the heart of Hydra: Island in the Sound project. Though largely absent from the grand narratives of Greek Antiquity, Hydra carves out a legacy all its own, one shaped by the interplay of water and stone, myth and memory. Once known as Hydrea (Υδρέα), its name derived from the life-giving wells that first nurtured its existence, the island turned into a a barren unyielding rock that now defines its landscape.
Through evocative art installations, thought-provoking exhibitions, and illuminating discussions, Mnemosyne Projects breathes new life into the mythology of the place. Each newly commissioned artwork created exclusively for the project becomes a vessel through which Hydra’s spirit is reimagined, inviting us to witness the island’s metamorphosis in the language of art.
Press Release
Curated by Tatiana Gecmen-Waldek and Ekaterina Juskowski
Produced by Mnemosyne Projects
In partnership with Hydra School Projects and Old Carpet Factory
Featured Artists
Dimitrios Antonitsis
Holly Biörklund
Esteban Fuentes De Maria
Objects
OBJECTS 1 :“Hydra: Island in the Sound” is a limited-edition, numbered 7" vinyl EP featuring six tracks that vividly capture the sonic soul of Hydra Island. Voices from the local community intertwine with evocative orchestrations to create a compelling sonic mythology—reviving and reimagining the island’s deep musical heritage. Each track unfolds as a passage, illuminating moments of daily life, ritual, and dreamlike echoes that seem to defy time. Through haunting melodies and richly layered textures, Hydra: Island in the Sound offers listeners a portal into a terrestrial in paradisum—an eternal sanctuary nestled within the island’s essence.
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Hydra: Island in the Sound EP
Edition: 300 numbered copies
OBJECT 2: The Fountains series by artist Dimitrios Antonitsis transforms salvaged marble sinks into poetic philosophical sculptures shaped around the ideas of Lithos (stone), Lethe (oblivion), and Aletheia (truth). Each sink becomes a vessel of memory and meaning, inscribed with metaphysical resonance and elevated from utility to artwork. These pieces invite quiet reflection while honoring the nobility of Greek stone and the beauty of repurposed history.
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Dimitrios Antonitsis, Fountain #1 “λίθος/λήθη”, 2025
Material: Dionysos/Pentelikon marble
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MARBLE RIDDLES: Each painting in Marble Riddles collection transforms a piece of stone into a richly symbolic miniature fresco. Curated by Tatiana Gecmen-Waldek, the collection showcases newly commissioned works by artists Holly Biörklund and Esteban Fuentes de María. Drawing from traditions of mural art and myth-making, their hand-painted pieces evoke ancient spirits, cosmic riddles, and surreal imagery.
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Esteban Fuentes de Maria, Lapis Lazuli Eye, 2025
Details: Acrylic on lapis lazuli
Marble Riddles/ MNHMH 02
Holly Biörklund, Small Treasure, 2025
Details: Oil on marble
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OLD CARPET FACTORY
Mnemosyne Projects presents a conversation about noble stone. "Marble Riddles" art exhibition curated by Tatiana Gecmen-Waldek showcases paintings on marble by artists Holly Biörklund and Esteban Fuentes de Maria, including a live painting session by Fuentes de Maria, exploring marble as a canvas. Mnemosyne Club invites Rafael Indiana, an artisanal brand dedicated to preserving the centuries-old craft traditions of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar.
"Marble Riddles" Art Exhibition
June 22 - 27, 2025
Opening Reception June 22, 6-9pm
Press Release
Live Painting Performance on Marble
with artist Esteban Fuentes de Maria
June 25, 2025
Details to follow rsvp@mnemosyneprojects.org
Mnemosyne Club x Rafael Indiana
Mnemosyne Club, an international cultural think tank, fosters discussions on cultural and artistic heritage. The event features a talk and film screening with artisan and film producer Rafael Cemo Çetin, the founder of Rafael Indiana.
How to find us:
Old Carpet Factory is on Google Maps
Confirm your attendance:
rsvp@mnemosyneprojects.org
HYDRA SCHOOL PROJECTS
Mnemosyne Projects presents Fountains, a site-specific art exhibition featuring newly commissioned works by artist Dimitrios Antonitsis. Staged at the amphitheatre of Hydra Lyceum, it is part of the Lithos/Lethe (Stone/Oblivion) exhibition.
Opening Hours
June 20 - September 7, 2025
11:30 - 14:00 ; 19:30 - 22:00
Opening Reception
June 20, 2025 at 20:00
Details to follow rsvp@mnemosyneprojects.org
How to find us:
Hydra School Projects is on Google Maps
We are close to Greco Hotel and Herriet's Horses meeting place.
For Questions:
IG @mnemosyneprojects or @hydraschoolprojects