"Hydra is a place where nothing goes as planned. It always ends up being different but somehow much better than one expects." — Ekaterina Juśkowski
Ekaterina Juśkowski is an interdisciplinary curator, independent researcher, and photographer whose work connects art history, cultural heritage, social justice, gender studies, biocultural diversity, and AI technologies. Her practice is characterized by intellectual engagement with the conservation and reinterpretation of cultural narratives, offering innovative perspectives on the intersection of tradition and modernity.
As the founder of the Art Residency at the Old Carpet on Hydra, Juśkowski is engaged in fostering intercultural artistic exchanges inspired by the island’s rich heritage. Her book The Warp of Time (2024) exemplifies her dedication to the exploration of history, memory, and creativity through interdisciplinary approach to artistic interpretation.
Currently contributing to Gagosian Quarterly, Juśkowski expands her practice through essays, interviews, and artist profiles that engage global audiences in thought-provoking conversations about the philosophical underpinnings of artistic expression, creative heritage, collective memory, and their impact on contemporary society.
For more information about Ekaterina Juskowski's work visit juskowski.com
PROJECTS
Fountains is a landmark collaboration with Greek artist Dimitrios Antonitsis, who treats marble as memory introducing the triad of Lithos (stone), Lethe (oblivion), and Aletheia (truth) to create works of philosophical depth and environmental urgency. The exhibition invites reflection on how materials endure, erode, and reveal. Salvaged marble sinks become meditative sculptures shaped by the ancient understanding of truth as a form of remembering; reclaimed from utility, each piece becomes a vessel of cultural dignity and a quiet invocation of knowledge recovered rather than newly acquired.
Hydra: Island in the Sound is an imagined mythology crafted for an island that has long lacked an origin myth of its own. Drawing on archival research, field recordings, and intimate conversations with Hydra’s local community, the project offers a textured exploration of the island’s cultural traditions and historical memory. From liturgical rites and maritime lore to seasonal customs and everyday gestures, it traces Hydra’s evolving identity and preserves the voices that have shaped its rugged landscape across generations. Six original sonic compositions reimagine the island’s aural heritage, blending sacred and vernacular musical forms into a mythic soundscape that serves as an auditory companion to the book, deepening the reader’s immersion in Hydra’s cultural continuum.
The Warp of Time is a site‑specific exhibition at the Old Carpet Factory, an 18th‑century mansion on the island of Hydra whose layered history became central to the narrative. Originally a private residence, the property was transformed in the early 20th century into a carpet‑weaving factory operated by the Soutzoglou family. This transition left a cultural imprint that endures in the local imagination, shaping the landmark’s contemporary identity.