Άτιτλο
1998
From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts
1998
From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts
Dominant colour
Άτιτλο is a 1998 by Eleni Pattakou, held at Athens School of Fine Arts.
This print shows a clothesline stretched between two poles in a dim, shadowy yard. Sheets and towels hang limp, some crumpled or stained, while the ground is littered with rocks and a few scattered sticks. The background is a dark, textured wall with a small window letting in faint light. The artist used deep contrasts between light and dark to make the scene feel heavy and quiet. The way the shadows press in adds a sense of weight to the everyday objects. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create mood in art.
