Artwork
Νεκρή Φύση- Μήλον της Έριδος
Νεκρή Φύση- Μήλον της Έριδος is an unspecified painting by Yiannis Kapsidakis. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Νεκρή Φύση- Μήλον της Έριδος, created by Yiannis Kapsidakis in 1997, is a still life painting housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work features a composition of assorted objects on a table against a vibrant, multi-toned background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a still life with a diverse arrangement of objects, including a dark vase, white bowl, bottle, small red pot, and white box. The title, translating to 'Still Life - Apple of Discord', suggests an underlying narrative or symbolic depth, though the 'apple' is not visually present, potentially alluding to mythological discord.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits a rough, textured quality with prominent, uneven brushstrokes and varied color densities. This stylistic choice adds a tactile, expressive layer to the otherwise simple, balanced arrangement of objects.
History & Provenance
Created in 1997 by Yiannis Kapsidakis, the painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its recognition within the realm of cultural or ethnographic significance.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not immediately apparent from the piece itself, its creation in 1997 places it within late 20th-century artistic practices. The ethnographic museum setting might imply a connection to cultural heritage or traditional motifs reinterpreted through modern techniques.
Legacy
The painting's legacy is currently defined by its presence in the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Further impact or influence on subsequent artists or styles is not detailed in available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Yiannis Kapsidakis used to set up his easel in the same Athens café every morning, sketching the same corner until the light changed.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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