YDRA 4
On Hydra, four friends - Jacqueline Savidge, Dimitris Fousekis, Maribe Lambert and Andreas Horstmann - gathered, different in age, nationality, and artistic voice
Gardenia Open-Air Cinema | October-November 2025
A collaborative art project, unveiled at Gardenia Open-Air Cinema on Saturday 4 October and displayed throughougt October & November 2025.
On Hydra, four friends - Jacqueline Savidge, Dimitris Fousekis, Maribe Lambert and Andreas Horstmann - gathered, different in age, nationality, and artistic voice, yet bound by the island’s spell. Out of our shared intuitions, and a spirit of serious play infused with childlike wonder, a five-part painting took shape: an abstract evocation of Hydra’s rhythms and life. Each brushstroke carried its own cadence, yet together they formed a chorus. The process was as vital as the work itself, woven with generosity, love, and the tender unpredictability of true human collaboration.
A Collective Art Project
“We release control and move with colour, embracing the trust and connection inspired by our surroundings. Each of us is an equally vital part of this collective work. Through a mixed media approach, we bring our individual worlds into dialogue. Our focus lies in the process rather than the outcome. The anticipation of the final stroke is both powerful and revealing. The synergy that emerges is healing and nurturing. Form, light, and movement become our shared instruments. Our muse is the imprint, both visible and felt, of this island, encircled by water and shaped by a distinct history and boundless potential. In this moment, our paths converge." - Dimitris Fousekis
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
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Jacqueline Savidge
Deeply inspired by the island's natural beauty, Jacqui creates intuitive pieces that evoke Hydra's unique atmosphere in serene, timeless images.
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Dimitris Fousekis
Known for his academic illustrations, from paleontological publications to antiquities for the Athens Metro, he is also deeply influenced by Abstract Expressionism.
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Maribe Lambert
Maribe set foot on Greek soil for the first time in 1970 and fell in love with Hydra. Then from 1971 to 1973 successfully ran children's painting workshops and exhibited her work in Athens.
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Andreas Horstmann
Initially recognized for his sculptures, his creative path has evolved to focus on abstract painting, experimenting with techniques like scraping and collage.
