Artwork
Νέκια V
Νέκια V is an unspecified painting by Ioanna Manoledaki. It dates from 1987 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1987 by Greek artist Ioanna Manoledaki, Νέκια V is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work is an image that depicts a small wooden vessel battling a turbulent sea, set against a sky rendered in muted pinks and greys. A cluster of corroded metal objects lies in the foreground, partially embedded in rock.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a fraught moment: passengers cling to the boat’s gunwales, their bodies tense as the vessel confronts churning waves. The juxtaposition of the fragile craft with the rusted industrial debris may suggest a tension between tradition and modernity, or humanity’s vulnerability amid natural and technological forces.
Technique & Style
Manoledaki employs a thick impasto application, building texture that gives the sea and sky a palpable surface quality. The muted palette, punctuated by a faint luminous horizon, enhances the atmospheric mood, while the heavy brushwork on the boat and debris emphasizes their materiality.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the piece has remained in the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s representation of contemporary Greek visual culture. No record of prior private ownership or exhibition history beyond the museum’s acquisition is noted.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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