Caryatis Project
Recipient of 22 international awards. Exhibited in important institutions and published on prestigious media.
Caryatis in Macedonia, Greece
Photographs from George Tatakis' trips to Macedonia, Greece. Photographing the local folklore dresses in their place of origin.
Caryatis on Chios Island
The myriad lush folklore dresses on the fragrant Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea.
Caryatis in Thrace, Greece
Metaxades, Marides, Nea Vyssa and many more local folklore costumes around Evros from the photographer's adventures.
Caryatis in Thessaly, Greece.
Karagounas in Trikala and the local folklore attires of Pelion, Stefanovikion, Trikeri and more.
Multi-Awarded Photographs
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Black-and-White Art Wall Print – “Bouboulinas on Boat”, Spetses Island
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Karagouna Dresses | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Tobacco Field | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Misty Forest | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Ermakia Costume | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Valley of Naoussa | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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'Ryan Libre was hypnotized by this series. Was in a spell that lasted quite a while. Totally unforgettable.'
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (IPA) JURY
Caryatis Aether Photographs
Work from the exhibition 'Caryatis Aether' at the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”. July 2024 to February 2025.
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Black-and-White Art Wall Print – “Bouboulinas on Boat”, Spetses Island
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Karagouna Dresses | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Tobacco Field | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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'Your photo exhibition in the museum in Kalamata is one of the most touching and stunningly beautiful things I saw in two months of travelling in Greece. THANK YOU 🙂'
MICHAL L.
Caryatis Alpha Photographs
Work from the inaugural exhibition Caryatis Alpha, at the prestigious 'Victoria G. Karelias Collection of Traditional Greek Costumes'. August 2023.
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Black-and-White Art Wall Print – “Bouboulinas on Boat”, Spetses Island
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Tobacco Field | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Island Women | Salamina | Black & White Art Wall
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The Project
Caryatis is a photographic project that focuses on traditional female costumes all over Greece, capturing the beauty and cultural significance of each garment. Each photograph is meticulously staged, highlighting the unique details and characteristics of each costume, with great attention given to postures, attitudes, and hand placements that are typical of the area from which the costume originates.
Photographs from the Greek Islands
Karpathos, Greece
Indulge in the charm of Olympos, a serene village on the idyllic...
Chios, Greece
Arriving at the port of Mesta, Chios, at 4 AM, the refreshing...
Rhodes, Greece
Captivating black-and-white photography capturing the essence of traditional female costumes from Rhodes,...
George Tatakis
Book: Olympos - From Karpathos island to Byzantium
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The Path from my Camera to a Museum
Photographs from the Peloponnese
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Vathia, Mani | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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People of Tegea | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Portrait with Gramophone | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Photographs from Thessaly
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Karagounas in Field | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Karagouna Dresses | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Stafanovikio Oilseed | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Photographs from the island of Spetses
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Black-and-White Art Wall Print – “Bouboulinas on Boat”, Spetses Island
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Local Mansion | Spetses | Black & White Art Wall
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Island Dock | Spetses | Black & White Art Wall
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Photographs from Evros in Thrace
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Women in Cornfield, Thrace – Archival B&W Photo Print | George Tatakis
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Bride and Party | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Women of Thrace | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Flag at Paliouri | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Isaakio Dress | Greece | Black & White Art Wall
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Bride with Mirror | Thrace | Black & White Art Wall
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George Tatakis
Postcards Greece | Caryatis #1 | Black and White Photography
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Background
From the rugged mountains of Thrace to the sun-drenched islands of the Ionian, the costumes of Greece tell a story of resilience, endurance, and survival. Through the lens of photographer George Tatakis, these costumes come to life with intricate textures and details highlighted through masterful use of contrast. Caryatis is not only visually stunning, but also rooted in extensive research and documentation of the history and context of each costume. Join us on a journey through Greece's rich cultural heritage and the people who wore these costumes with pride and determination.
More Black and White Photography from Caryatis
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Tilos, Greece
Captivating black-and-white photography from Tilos island in the Dodecanese, showcasing the project...
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Lefkada, Greece
Captivating black-and-white photographs capturing the essence of Lefkada island for the award-winning...
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Nisyros, Greece
Capturing the essence of traditional Greek female costumes, the Caryatis project on...
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Rhodes, Greece
Captivating black-and-white photography capturing the essence of traditional female costumes from Rhodes,...
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Phthiotis, Greece
Captivating black and white photography capturing the essence of traditional female costumes...
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Symi, Greece
Captivating black-and-white photography capturing Symi Island's rich cultural heritage for the "Caryatis"...
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Astypalaea, Greece
Explore the captivating allure of Astypalaea island in the Dodecanese through my...
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Epirus Greece
Captivating masterpieces by acclaimed photographer George Tatakis, showcasing his exceptional work from...
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Nafpaktia, Greece
Discover the enchanting allure of black and white photography capturing the essence...
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Kastoria, Greece
Captivating black and white photography capturing urban and rural costumes in Kastoria,...
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Corfu, Greece
Captivating images from the enchanting Corfu island, Eptanese complex, Greece. Introducing Caryatis,...
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Macedonia, Greece
Captivating masterpieces by acclaimed photographer George Tatakis, showcasing his exceptional work from...
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