Artwork
Μάσκα 4 - Άνδρας
Μάσκα 4 - Άνδρας is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Mάσκα 4 - Άνδρας is a drawing by Alex Mylona, created as part of a series of mask depictions in 1953.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing portrays a man's face transformed into a mask, characterized by bulging eyes and an open mouth, conveying a sense of intensity or trance-like state.
Technique & Style
Mylona's work is marked by bold, expressive lines and a clash of colors, with cross-hatching techniques that give the mask a sculptural quality.
Context
Mylona's style was influenced by ancient Attic pottery, from which she borrowed elements such as large eyes and open mouths to create a sense of drama and tension.
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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