THE ONION TESTIMONIALS

The Onion was a magical, dense, open and safe space to explore one’s own ideas and art practice(s). I was able to clarify my intentions, my art wishes, my future plans by pealing onions, talking and walking, looking and sharing, discussing and re-discussing, writing and observing. Lia while sharing her methodology, and her practical and discursive exercises was a supportive coordinator able to listen, challenge and push our line of thoughts. If you need a workshop to concentrate, confront, clarify and/or wander on your art practice, then that’s a place to be.

Petros Konnaris (performance artist)

I felt that the coaching was really helpful at a personal and at a professional level as well. The fact that we shared common fears and experiences was really encouraging. The thing I liked the most was the structure of the workshop. The fact that there was always a practical part-''exercises'' that proceeded the ''theoretical part''. Exercises that were really fun, relaxing and helpful and that they were ''preparing us'' for the maps/diagrams. In general, it helped me realize that it is all about the process and that it is ok to be confused!! That there are mechanisms that help each individual to find ''την άκρη του νήματος'' or at least to untangle some ideas. Furthermore, this workshop made me understand that I have to love and accept what I am, change what affects me and my work. Satisfy myself, say no, respect my own limits/boundaries and embrace the process.

Lenia Georgiou (visual artist)

I feel that it grounded me. Αnd some insecure thoughts left. I find it pragmatic but also it felt like an emotional investment in a delicate way. It gave me lots of inspiration and motivation to see my ideas deeper. I'm excited to try out some methods i thought because of the workshop...

Anonymous participant's feedack form the Performance Laboratory of the Open Up eu programme 2022.

The Onion online coaching gave me the structure and support I needed to dive in and authentically come into contact with my creative world. This work was the gift I had been yearning for as an artist that I was shocked to discover was real! I had been feeling a strong need to slow down and vitalize, organize, and honestly face and mobilize my inner vision, drive, and values as a creator. Lia’s methodology seeped in to every layer of my system and catalyzed the realizations I was seeking. Lia’s talking sessions, prompts, and exercises were pragmatic and deep in their effect, effectively unlocking information stored in my subconscious and guiding me to claim my potential consciously. The online setup gave me ample space to integrate each step and go at my own pace, while still feeling held, supported, and immersed in the potency of the process. I am grateful that through The Onion online coaching I was able to nourish a clear dialogue with the inner architecture of what my work really is and could be. Thank you Lia!

Sara Ezzell (Freelance dancer, choreographer, and director)

The workshop was super useful for me as it clarified what I needed to do in order to reach my goals. It gave me tools that helped me work more efficiently and now I can organise my time in ways that suit my personality best. It also made me see thought patterns that were really holding me back and helped me overcome them. The Onion was above and beyond my expectations. I didn’t expect to see results instantly but I did. The resources and practices given and taught are priceless. I felt that it was well organised, it gave me enough time to work, implement and reflect on the exercises we did and on the ones we had for homework.

Artemis Evlogimenou (Artist)

It was fun!

It was fresh! ,

It was intimate!

It was personal…

It was realisation and acceptance…

It was generous and giving…

By the end of The Onion, I could feel the sparks!

I went in, not knowing what I will come across and left fulfilled and inspired!

Anthi Kettirou (Artist choreographer | dancer | performer | teacher | maker)

The Onion workshop was a great experience and extremely helpful. A safe and comfortable space to be open and relaxed. Lia sets the stage, the tone and the energy for learning, teaching and sharing. Her genuine generosity inspires the participants to be open and generous too. The whole thing is done in a relaxed and fun manner. The tools offered in the workshop are priceless for artists and entrepreneurs who have the inspiration, yet need support in organizing and actually getting the work done. Putting ideas into action. I'm very happy to have participated in this workshop. I now have all the tools necessary to proceed with my projects. I also feel part of the Onion team which is an amazing love based network and support system.

Evi Haraki Mahera (Life Shift Coach)

If I tried to sum up the experience of the Onion with one word, it would be: exploration. Lia Haraki has masterfully and brilliantly distilled the essence of all the bits and pieces that make up an artist’s universe into this workshop. Each session is a dot on your own, personal map, where, by the end of it, you can see all the underlying connections and how each overlaps and informs the other - on a theoretical as well as a practical level. Never too didactic, always attentive, and full of enthusiasm, Lia fully immerses you in this exploration, guiding you and gently but consistently pushing you to clarify what, how, and why you do what you do in your art. Most importantly, you leave with a renewed awareness and a fuller picture about your work, as well as with tools and methodologies that you can keep applying, revisiting, and enriching on your own. I’d recommend the Onion wholeheartedly for any artist or practitioner looking to dive in into their world, find inspiration and a clearer view of their practice again. You will be in very very good hands.

Christos Mouhas (performance, dance and media artist)