Artwork
Γάτα Κ2
Γάτα Κ2 is an unspecified work on paper by the Contemporary Realist artist Sotirios Michou. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
The cat’s fur is sleek and dark, almost blending into the chair’s shadow.
This watercolor shows a black cat curled up on a simple wooden chair. The cat’s fur is sleek and dark, almost blending into the chair’s shadow. Light hits the chair’s edge, making a soft white line.
Michou often painted cats like this. They’re quiet, almost still life. The loose brushwork keeps the mood calm, not stiff.
Look for his other cat paintings on paper. Compare them to Michou, Sotirios (1936-2010).
Overview
Sotirios Michou’s watercolor titled “Γάτα Κ2” depicts a black cat curled on a modest wooden chair. The feline’s glossy coat merges with the shadowed seat, while a thin strip of light outlines the chair’s edge, creating a subtle contrast that defines the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The work continues Michou’s recurring focus on feline subjects, presenting the cat in a tranquil, almost still‑life manner. The quiet pose and restrained palette emphasize a sense of calm and introspection, inviting viewers to contemplate the ordinary moment captured.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolor, the piece employs loose brushwork that softens forms while preserving detail in the cat’s fur and the chair’s structure. The artist balances light and shadow with a delicate white line, allowing the dark silhouette to emerge without harsh outlines.
History & Provenance
“Γάτα Κ2” belongs to the collection of the MOMus Museum of Contemporary Art, which showcases works by Michou spanning his career from the early 1960s through 2007. The museum’s holdings include his drawings, watercolors, collages and later mixed‑media experiments.
Context
During the period when this watercolor was created, Michou was transitioning from representational subjects to more abstract compositions, integrating geometric elements and expressive landscapes. Nonetheless, his series of cat paintings remained rooted in a realistic approach, serving as a counterpoint to his evolving abstract practice.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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