Artwork
ΓΑΤΑ Κ3
ΓΑΤΑ Κ3 is an unspecified work on paper by the Naïve art artist Sotirios Michou. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
If you like this, try another watercolor by Michou, Sotirios (1936-2010).
This watercolor shows a black cat sitting on a red chair. The background is plain white, so the cat stands out sharp and clear. The fur looks soft, almost fuzzy, but the colors stay simple.
Michou painted this in 1980. He often used watercolor to make small, quick studies of animals. Here, the cat’s eyes catch the light like tiny mirrors.
If you like this, try another watercolor by Michou, Sotirios (1936-2010).
Overview
ΓΑΤΑ Κ3 is a 1980 watercolor by Sotirios Michou, depicting a black cat seated on a red chair against a plain white background, executed in simple yet effective coloration.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a black cat, is prominently displayed, with its eyes rendered to reflect light, suggesting a focus on capturing the animal's presence and subtle detail.
Technique & Style
Michou employs watercolor to create a small, quick study, characteristic of his animal sketches. The cat's fur is suggested through soft, fuzzy brushwork, contrasting with the sharper, more defined chair and background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1980, ΓΑΤΑ Κ3 is part of the MOMus-Museum of Contemporary Art's collection of Michou's works, spanning his career from 1960 to 2007.
Context
This piece falls within Michou's broader practice of exploring various media, including photography, ceramics, and mixed media, alongside his evolution from representational to more abstract and expressive works.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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