PCAI is glad to announce that the film PCAI Tilos Artist Residency: The New Raw directed by Ilias Madouros, has been officially selected for the #ArtSpeaksOut Environmental Initiative, a special film programme organised by Ikono TV, between November 11-22, 2024. The film unfolds PCAI’s artist-in-residence programme on the island of Tilos. How can circular economy principles inspire creativity, collaboration and regenerative thinking in architecture, design crafts, materials and urban design? The docufilm aims to explore this question following The New Raw’s multifaceted art practices in Tilos during their three-month residency on the island. PCAI Artist Residency programme was launched in 2022, as part of the Just Go Zero Tilos project powered by Polygreen, implemented in collaboration with the Municipality of Tilos. While the project intended Tilos to become the first zero waste island in the world, the PCAI’s artist-in-residence program explored possible environmental solutions using contemporary art and design as vehicles, in collaboration with the local community and with absolute respect for the history and cultural heritage of Tilos.
The New Raw is a research and design studio based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2015 by architects Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki with the ambition to give new life to discarded materials through design, robots and craftsmanship. The New Raw has developed a growing body of work which advocates for a sustainable use of plastic to spring positive environmental and societal impact. The design methodology of The New Raw is based on a trial-and-error approach and it is inherently related to the production technique and to material properties. Each design project starts with hands-on research to end up with a new digital workflow and engineered solutions.
Watch online: https://ikonotv.art/watch/4123/pcai-tilos-artist-residency-the-new-raw
Ilias Madouros is an Athens-based director and filmmaker. After pursuing studies in film and photography in Berlin and Athens, he originally experimented with the documentary idiom by producing a number of makeshift works before moving toward a filmic approach influenced by visual art and the abstract lineages of cinema. His work delves into the notion of time, the breadth of culture(s) across multiple scales, the imprint of people and their acts within a particular social setting and historical period, all while maintaining a sustained focus on the extended Mediterranean region and its manifold worlds. His latest endeavor is a documentary that traces the lives of the frontier communities populating the borderline of Greece and Albania in the region of Epirus. As a freelance filmmaker, he undertakes commissioned work for the Greek National Opera, PCAI, DOMa, VICE Media and other private initiatives.www.iliasmadouros.com
Art Speaks Out is a video art initiative for our climate by Ikono TV, dedicated to using artistic mediums to highlight environmental issues, showcase the beauty of our planet, and inspire meaningful change. In this framework, international video artists and filmmakers are invited to submit video art, digital visuals, and short films that explore various aspects of global climate change and sustainability, reflecting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and engaging with the themes of COP29, the UN Climate Change Conference. We are honored to partner this year with Extreme Hangout because of their unwavering commitment to amplifying youth voices and fostering innovative dialogues around climate action, providing an exceptional platform for our artists to reach and inspire a broader audience. Selected works will be featured on an international stage, including:
Streamed on ikonoTV during COP29.
Showcased at ‘Extreme Hangout’ events during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22;
Ikono TV is a global media platform at the intersection of art, architecture, and design, offering a curated collection of videos and films that transcend time and style. Its content spans from intimate interviews and illuminating documentaries to captivating video art and evocative performances. From the timeless works of Old Masters to the cutting-edge creations of contemporary artists, Ikono TV bring the world of art into your daily life and place it at your fingertips. At ikonoTV, every piece of content and every playlist is carefully curated in-house, creating a vibrant and dynamic art hub.
More about Ikono TV and Art Speaks Now HERE.
Activity aligned with Goals 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17