Artwork
"Abstraction - Figuration"
"Abstraction - Figuration" is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
The artist’s notes at the bottom suggest these were practice studies, likely for a larger work.
This sketch shows two bare figures standing close together inside a framed rectangle. The lines are loose and quick, with one person’s arm wrapped around the other’s back. The paper has a warm, peachy tone, and there’s a faint grid behind the figures.
The drawing’s title, Abstraction - Figuration, hints at a mix of simple shapes and real forms. The artist’s notes at the bottom suggest these were practice studies, likely for a larger work.
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Overview
Alex Mylona's 'Abstraction - Figuration' is a drawing created around 1970, showcasing her experimental approach to art. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two figures in close proximity, rendered in loose, expressive lines. The title suggests a tension between abstract and representational forms, while the artist's notes indicate that the sketch was likely a preparatory study.
Technique & Style
The image features a warm, peach-toned background with a faint grid, upon which the figures are drawn in quick, gestural lines. One figure has an arm wrapped around the other's back, conveying a sense of intimacy.
History & Provenance
Mylona, a Greek sculptor, studied under Michael Tombros at the Athens School of Fine Arts and later worked in Paris during the 1960s, where she developed her distinctive style.
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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