Artwork
Χωρίς Τίτλο
Χωρίς Τίτλο is an unspecified painting by Chara Kofou. 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
Created in 1997 by Greek artist Chara Kofou, this untitled image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The composition centers on a white cat with black markings, its wings fully extended, set against a light blue‑green field punctuated by stylized yellow flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The work juxtaposes a familiar domestic animal with the fantastical element of flight, suggesting a playful exploration of imagination and transformation. The cat’s neutral gaze invites viewers to contemplate the boundary between the ordinary and the surreal.
Technique & Style
The feline’s wings are rendered with meticulous attention to feather detail and a subtle gloss, contrasting with the simplified, five‑petaled flowers that are rendered in a flat, decorative manner. This blend of realistic and stylized treatment creates a visual tension that underscores the work’s whimsical tone.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in the late 1990s, the piece has remained in the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it has been displayed in exhibitions focusing on contemporary Greek visual culture and the interplay of folklore motifs with modern artistic practice.
Context
Kofou’s practice often engages with mythic and everyday subjects, reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens. The inclusion of a winged cat aligns with a broader tradition in Greek folk art of anthropomorphizing animals, while also reflecting late‑20th‑century interests in surreal juxtapositions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Chara Kofou kept a studio packed with half-finished canvases, each one leaning against the next like waiting conversations.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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