“From Shadow to Light: Women's Routes”
Natasa Govedarou, visual artist, curator and owner of Govedarou Art Gallery, is co-organizing with the Women's Empowerment and Support Center IASIS/HYPATIA a group exhibition to strengthen the structure in Thessaloniki at the gallery space at G. Papandreou 5. The title of this thematic exhibition is “From Shadow to Light: Women's Journeys” and will run from March 12 to 30, 2026. The opening will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM. On the occasion of the celebration of International Women's Day, a group of artists presents a collective exploration of female existence and creation. Among the works of the visual artists, there will also be creations by women-beneficiaries, who participate in the art workshops, which Hypatia provides free of charge.
The IASIS/HYPATIA Women's Support and Empowerment Center, founded on the initiative of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the Urban Non-Profit Company AmKE IASIS, operates in a property owned by the Municipality at 24 P. Syndika Street, and is a municipal structure, under the Deputy Mayor's Office for Social Policy. Hypatia provides free psychosocial support services, individually and in groups, with the aim of empowering women on a personal, social and professional level, taking into account all the factors that can affect their daily lives. It is addressed to all women regardless of age, social class or educational level, belonging to both the general population and vulnerable social groups and provides psychosocial support, legal and employment counseling.
A few words from the curator of the exhibition Natasa Govedarou about the exhibition “From Shadow to Light: Women’s Routes”:
The exhibition entitled “From Shadow to Light” is a visual narrative of the transition: from doubt to affirmation, from silence to expression, from invisibility to visibility. Each work constitutes a point on the map of Women’s Journeys, capturing the struggle, introspection, but also the shared understanding required for equality. Through the use of color, light and composition, the artists highlight resilience and sensitivity, offering multiple perspectives on the theme of the feminine. They invite the viewer to observe how the shadow of yesterday is transformed into the bright light of today, illuminating the present and envisioning a future of equality and creative freedom. It is a celebration of art and women, with the participation of everyone, which proves that the promotion of female power concerns and inspires the entire society.
Participating artists:
Gabriel Simoens, Vazaka Katerina, Gerouki Zoe, Yarentzidis Vasilis, Gogalis Konstantinos, Iliadis Lazaros, Ioannidou Melpomeni, Kandanidis Christoforos, Kofidou Rena, Magiaki Anastasia, Maliamani Vasiliki, Maltaris Thalia, Mantsiopoulou Olga, Bozia Efi, Papavassiliou Anna, Pavlidou Dimitra, Polyzoidi-Mavroleon Katerina, Rantzou Vasiliki, Troulou-Kapoulitsa Thomais, Harizanis Antonis, Psoma Irini
Duration: 12 to 30 March 2026
Opening: Thursday 12 March 2026, 18:30 – 21:30
At Govedarou Art Gallery G. Papandreou 5 (formerly Antheon), Georgiou stop
Exhibition curator: Natasa Govedarou
