Ethos Project
Black and white photography, created during peculiar local customary events around Greece. Premiered at the Benaki Museum, these photographs have been exhibited and published worldwide.
Olympos, on Karpathos
A black and white photography essay about the traditions and customs in Olympos, on the Greek island of Karpathos.
Crete Island
Photographs from George Tatakis' 40-day adventure in Anogia, on the Greek island of Crete.
Photographs from Olympos, on the Island of Karpathos
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The Bride | Karpathos | Black & White Art Wall
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Carrying Dowry | Karpathos | Black & White Art Wall
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Dock at Diafani | Karpathos | Black & White Art Wall
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Strong Woman | Karpathos | Black & White Art Wall
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Large Cross | Karpathos | Black & White Art Wall
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Book: Olympos - From Karpathos island to Byzantium
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Book: Olympos - From Karpathos island to Byzantium
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Photographs from the Island of Crete
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Men in Anogia | Crete | Black & White Art Wall
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Spilli | Crete | Black & White Art Wall
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Psarantonis | Crete | Black & White Art Wall
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Anogia Yard | Crete | Black & White Art Wall
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Anogia Women | Crete | Black & White Art Wall
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Crafting Lyre | Crete | Black & White Art Wall
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Ethos Explained
“Ethos” is a profound exploration of the human spirit through the lens of traditional Greek customs and culture. This photographic series by George Tatakis delves into the local customary events across Greece, capturing the enduring spirit, resilience, and beauty of Greece's rural and island communities.
Photographs of Kotsamania, Tetralofos, Kozani
Kotsamania is an ancient tradition of the Black Sea. The performance refers to the priests of Momos, the god of laughter and satire.
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Beekeepers | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Kotsamanos at Home | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Limited Edition numbered and signed. Kotsamanos in Tetralofos, Kozani, W. Macedonia | Black-and-white wall art photography from Greece
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Man as Bride | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Ritual Dance | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Shinning Helmet | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Photographs Published on the New York Times
Prints of work featured by 'The World Through a Lens' on the New York Times: Exploring Greece's Unseen Corners.
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Carrying Dowry | Karpathos | Black & White Art Wall
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Ritual Dance | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Vathia, Mani | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Focus and Approach
Tatakis' approach in “Ethos” is both documentary and artistic, as he travels across Greece to document the everyday lives and customary events that define these communities. His images are a testament to the country's rich heritage, offering a doorway into a world of peculiar events. The series captures a variety of cultural expressions, including festivals, religious ceremonies, and everyday moments, each photograph telling a story of its own.
Photographs from Pagan Customs During Christmas in Northern Greece
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Scary Carnival | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Arapis Volax | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Animal Costume | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Scary Man | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Arapis Snow | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Horses in Snow | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Sponge Diver | Kalymnos | Black & White Art Wall
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Visual Style of Ethos
The visual style of "Ethos" is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, which lends a timeless quality to the images. Tatakis employs a predominantly black-and-white palette, which enhances the emotional depth and texture of his photographs. This choice of monochrome not only emphasizes the historical aspect of the subjects but also allows viewers to focus on the intricate details and expressions that might otherwise be overshadowed by color.
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