saint of athens reimagines byzantine iconography with black-and-white frescoes in mykonos

saint of athens reimagines byzantine iconography in mykonosWithin the grounds of Kalesma Hotel in Mykonos, a small chapel dedicated to Saint Demetrius offers an unexpected reinterpretation of Byzantine iconography. Woven into the figures and architectural elements, these shapes introduce an unexpected graphic rhythm without overpowering the frescoes’ Byzantine composition. In a space defined by minimal architecture and monochrome imagery, the sound heightens the atmosphere without distracting from the frescoes. With the Kalesma Chapel, Saint of Athens reinterprets Byzantine iconography through a monochrome palette and bold geometric motifs. the dark wooden iconostasis frames monochrome depictions of Orthodox saintsthe black wooden iconostasis contrasts with the Chapel’s monochrome frescoes