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JOYFUL EXPLORATION I SANTORINI

Creating Dreams

Experience Xylo Wood Design Santorini with master artisan

Michael Arvanitis, a virtuoso in the ancient art of wood carving.

IN A MODERN workshop tucked away in the heart of while enhancing the intrinsic allure of the wood itself.
Santorini, Michael Arvanitis breathes life into blocks of His portfolio spans a vast array of subjects and styles,
wood, transforming them into exquisite works of art. from the traditional to the modern, from photorealistic
As the founder and master artisan of Xylo Wood Design to whimsical, encompassing relief carving, ornamental
Santorini, he has dedicated himself to preserving and carving, lettering, and sculpture. In an exclusive interview A pantheon of energies
reinventing the fine wood carving techniques. Michael with Empiria magazine, he offers insight into his creative
has been a woodcarver for the past seven years, inspired process, his connection to Santorini, and his unwavering
and mentored by masters of the craft such as Panagiotis commitment to the art of wood carving.
and George Thanos, renowned for their carved furniture, What is the secret recipe that connects Santorini with Aegean dinners imbued with luxury, style, and a fierce desire for entertainment.
and Panagiotis Bekos, an esteemed church wood carving the art of wood carving? If sunset was a feeling. Maybe it is.
artist. His artistic journey has been profoundly influenced Santorini, my homeland, is a place adorned with numerous
by Santorini—a land adorned with churches and chapels churches and chapels, showcasing simple yet exquisite
boasting ornate wood-carved iconostases, providing a examples of folk architecture adorned with intricate Carefully curated Aegean dinners, blending culinary influences from Greek and cosmopolitan cultures.
rich tapestry for his artistic expression. Michael Arvanitis wooden carvings. Wood carving in the old days flourished The restaurant splendidly adorns the retreat like a canopy, becoming its proud centerpiece, as well as a distinctive
revels in the challenge of working with a variety of woods, as both religious art and folk decoration, in harmony with landmark for sophisticated dining experiences and unapologetic live fiestas.
each presenting a unique opportunity to create beauty traditional architecture. Thus, using an ancient art form,
Sp. Marinatou, 847 00, Fira, Santorini, Greece
T. +30 2286 024 188, +30 698 002 2915, E. info@casasunsha.gr
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