MYRMIΔONES

“MYRMIDONES” is the imprint of Dimitris Vlaikos’ search on the island of Aegina for the last 20 years. Focusing on people, the photographer walks a path of observation and understanding of the elements composing the place where he was born and raised.

Light, a key tool in his work, turns into an object of study in terms of its effect on the character, perception, creativity and course of life, both of the island’s inhabitants and of himself. Through his lens he wishes to discover how his experiences have become the memory which influences and shapes his choices, his perspective and the aesthetic approach to his work. The images in the book present moments from the daily life of the inhabitants, portraits of people interacting with their environment, and all those elements that make up the culture which inspires, challenges and embraces the Myrmidons of yesterday and today.

Album features 1st edition, Hardcover, 178 pages, 89 pictures, 28cm* 29cm, Greek and English

Credits Photos © Dimitris Vlaikos Texts © Despina Giannouli Text editing: Natassa Ntouma Translation: Doris Brumma Design: Dimitris Vlaikos Film scanning: Filmora Lab Executive editor: Tasos Papacharalambous Print: Smart Print Published by: Dimitris Vlaikos

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