Artwork
Πόρτα με κολωνάκια
Πόρτα με κολωνάκια is an unspecified work on paper by the Naïve art artist Alex Mylona. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
This watercolor shows a white door with two small columns on either side.
This watercolor shows a white door with two small columns on either side. The colors are soft and light, like morning sun on white walls. You can almost hear the wooden door creak open.
The artist painted this in 1952. She spent years in Mykonos, Greece. Many of her works show simple doors and windows. They feel quiet and real, not fancy.
Look for another door by Alex Mylona at the Museum of Ethnography.
Overview
This watercolor, titled Πόρτα με κολωνάκια (Door with columns), depicts a serene entrance to a building. Created in 1952 by Alex Mylona, it showcases the artist's ability to capture everyday scenes with simplicity.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a white door flanked by two small columns, rendered in soft, pastel shades. The scene is likely inspired by the artist's time in Mykonos, Greece, and conveys a sense of familiarity and quiet domesticity.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolor, the work is characterized by its light, gentle colors, evoking the effect of morning sunlight on whitewashed walls. The artist's style is marked by a straightforward, unadorned approach to depicting architectural elements.
History & Provenance
Alex Mylona spent years in Mykonos, Greece, where she drew inspiration from the local architecture and daily life. This painting is part of a larger body of work focusing on simple doors and windows.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alex Mylona (Athens, 1920 – 2016) was a Greek sculptor, known for her multidimensional and experimental approach to art.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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