Artwork

Άτιτλο

Άτιτλο, by ANTZELA LIOSI, 2004
Άτιτλο, by ANTZELA LIOSI, 2004

Άτιτλο is a photography by ANTZELA LIOSI. It dates from 2004 and is held in the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, produced in 2004 by Greek artist Antzela Liosi, is a photographic work in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image captures a single raw egg poised on the rim of a spoon, set against an unadorned backdrop that isolates the objects and emphasizes their precarious equilibrium.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents an ordinary egg and a simple spoon, yet their juxtaposition invites contemplation of balance, fragility, and the tension between weight and support. By isolating these everyday items, the work foregrounds the momentary suspension of ordinary physics, prompting viewers to consider the delicate conditions that sustain ordinary life.

Technique & Style

Liosi employs a straightforward photographic approach, using a neutral background to eliminate distractions. The lighting renders the egg’s pale surface smooth and the spoon’s metal bowl reflective, while the black handle provides a subtle contrast. The image’s crisp focus and lack of embellishment underscore a minimalist aesthetic.

History & Provenance

Created in 2004, the photograph entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings shortly after its completion, where it remains on display as part of the institution’s contemporary photography collection. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s interest in works that explore everyday objects through a cultural‑anthropological lens.

Context

Liosi’s practice often investigates the cultural significance of mundane objects, situating them within broader social narratives. This piece aligns with early‑2000s trends in conceptual photography that emphasize the visual potential of ordinary materials to convey larger ideas about perception and materiality.

Cană bitronconică cu baza lată, pereții ușor bombați, ce se subțiază spre gât, lărgindu-se spre buză. Prezintă o toartă puternic arcuită. În partea opusă torții buza vasului are un cioc de scurgere. Decorații sub formă de șiruri de semicercuri dispuse concentric la baza gâtului și sub buză. . Motiv central pe pântecul vasului; o pasăre cu ciocul îndreptat spre o creangă cu frunze; un cal sau un cerb ce are pe spinare o lalea și în bot o frunză. Cromatică: fond: alb; cromatică: verde; galben; maron.
Cană bitronconică cu baza lată, pereții ușor bombați, ce se subțiază spre gât, lărgindu-se spre buză. Prezintă o toartă puternic arcuită. În partea opusă torții buza vasului are un cioc de scurgere. Decorații sub formă de șiruri de semicercuri dispuse concentric la baza gâtului și sub buză. . Motiv central pe pântecul vasului; o pasăre cu ciocul îndreptat spre o creangă cu frunze; un cal sau un cerb ce are pe spinare o lalea și în bot o frunză. Cromatică: fond: alb; cromatică: verde; galben; maron., Colibaba Marcel

Artist & collection

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Άτιτλο?

Άτιτλο was painted by ANTZELA LIOSI in 2004.

Where can I see Άτιτλο?

Άτιτλο is held by Athens School of Fine Arts.