Art. (E)motion. Act.
Let “KAΛΩSINI” move you.
But what does this word means and why did it really inspired (and moved) us?
“KAΛΩSINI” [pronounced "kalosini"] is a Greek word. It literally means; the quality of a man who wants to bring good and happiness on the fellowman.
It’s meaning is literally closer to the word “kindness” but it actually encapsulates many more than this.
So, “KAΛΩSINI” encapsulates core values such as generosity, altruism, cooperation, kindness, emulation and inner beauty.
Our Project
“KAΛΩSINI” is an art project which central goal is to transmit the message that this word carries around the world by organizing art exhibitions in different places on the planet while helping a different cause every time on this place.
We invite artists to get inspired by the KAΛΩSINI theme and create a usable object of their choice; alternatively, they can create a work of art that can be incorporated or fitted on an object.
Art exists everywhere, we should just look closer.
Part of the proceeds from the sales will be offered to aid teams or individuals in need, as well as for community or charity causes that can make the world better for us all.
Art exhibitions will be organized in various cities around the world. The first one will be held in Cyprus on February 2017.
We are proud to announce some of our attendee artists who will create for the project;
Andreas Nikolaou - painter
Mary Samolis - jewel designer
Vangelis Kyris - photographer
The story of our symbol
Sometimes, we all ask for a “life jacket”… something to help us float till we pick up our strength to move on…
To us, project “KAΛΩSINI” is a life jacket – an idea that we hope will inflate with your contribution to offer support and hope.
Kindness is ΚΑΛΩΣΥΝΗ in Greek, and we choose its old spelling, with the Omega.
Omega - Ω - may be the last letter of the alphabet, but it also symbolizes a gateway to something new.
Our first piece of art is our symbol, seen from the artistic point of view of jewelry designer Mara Kartali.
Backstory
Well, it was a starry night –not the amazing one of Van Gogh, but still a starry night- when I realized that after a successful long career in advertising sector, something was missing. I was watching on TV screen; boats, people and dreams sinking in the Aegean Sea and I was remaining a spectator. The next day I would go to another business meeting, another project, still another day.
And then struck me!
How could I engage all this business and people from different sectors in something more than simply doing business?
It seemed that slowly everything was getting a shape. So, I got a pencil and start drawing. And finally, we had a symbol! And more than this, a reason to wake up for every day, not for simply doing a job but supporting a cause.
Finally, what does kindness made of and what can we make out of kindness?
Our goal
Our goal is to put our feelings into action and spread the message of «KAΛΩSINI» engaging art from various fields.
The team
The person who inspired this initiative is Dina Karatza, a woman with over 20 years of career on advertising sector and the brain behind some of the most successful art events in Greece and abroad. Mara Kartali who is the jewelry designer and creator of the symbol bracelet and one the most passionate supporters of this project. Maria Perrou, a creative digital marketing enthusiast and community manager of the project. Manos Christopoulos, the tech-freak guy who supports all the technical issues and the website of "KAΛΩSINI" included.
How are we kind?
On this very first step, we have chosen to support the “Ark of the World”.
Why have we chosen this NGO and what makes it so special?
Well, let's take a deeper look on the story behind the "Ark" and how we will contribute to this cause.
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We are committed, with great pleasure, to offer 6 dollars of the purchase of each bracelet to aid KIVOTOS TOU KOSMOY (“Ark of the World”) and 10% of the rest proceeds amount we will collect by the end of our campaign.
The “Ark of the World” takes care of children that have been experiencing abandonment, racism and social exclusion.
It was founded in 1998 by Father Antonios Papanikolaou (26 years old at the time) with a vision to constitute a point of care, support and hope for a prosperous future of these children, the children of “another” Athens.
The Greek children along with children from Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ghana, Afghanistan and Iraq, experience harmoniously the affection and peace of the Ark that relieves them from poverty, hunger, illnesses, misery, exploitation and illiteracy.
Please find more, here.
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Perks (hooray!)
"KAΛΩSINI" symbol encapsulate all the values we want to share with the world.
Our first perk is the bracelet carrying our symbol under the signature of the highly acknowledged designer Mara Kartali. It will be delicately shipped and come to your door inside this very special case. A great gift for yourself and your beloved ones. A great reminder of who you are.
Symbol Bracelet
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We have three choices:
A. Silver Gray for $50
B. Silver Black for $50
C. Gift Pack (1 silver gray & 1 silver black) for $90
Badge
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Wear it!
Badge with "KAΛΩSINI" symbol for $10
"Thank you" email (including a poster specially dedicated to you!)
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For every $5 you offer to "KAΛΩSINI" project we send you a unique design with the heart of our vision.
T-shirt
Wear "Kalosini" T-shirt and spread the message! ($40)
100% cotton - 100% kindly made
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Would you like more ways to kindly support «KAΛΩSINI» project?
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We definitely need money to support financially our project but above all is your cordial support that we need most. So in case you would like to support our project here are just a few alternatives which might help you:
- Share! Share this campaign with your friends via email or through social media. Find more on our Facebook page.
- Lead! Ask your company to be a corporate sponsor (they can get their logo on our ads and website).
- Engage! Be proactive, supportive and patient to groups of people who need it most. Begin your day with a smile and let the positive energy shine. Love yourself and let others love you back.
- Explore! Find a nice organization or initiative and volunteer.
What If We Surpass Our Goal?
We would be able to set the next step of our project which is to support schools and children in need by providing books or covering other basic needs. To do so we have already set a list of schools in need throughout Greece, especially in remote villages of islands.
The main idea is to cover their needs in:
- Nutrition
- Medical supplies
- Books
- Entertainment
Why Flexible Funding?
We chose to use flexible funding in this campaign so as to provide the option of paying with credit cards as well.
Questions
In case you would like to ask any questions regarding the project, you are more than welcome to do so by contacting Dina Karatza on the email kindwelcome@kalosini.com