Artwork
Ηρεμία
Ηρεμία is an unspecified painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Alex Mylona. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
You see a simple, earthy painting with natural colors. The painting is part of a theme that explores the cycle of life, from birth to death, and the connection between women and the earth. This theme started in the artist's drawings from 1985 and appeared again in paintings a decade later. Check out the work of Mylona, Alex (1920-2016) for more on this theme.
Overview
Ηρεμία (Serenity) is a work that embodies a recurring theme in the artist's oeuvre, exploring the cycle of life and death.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork is part of the 'Woman-Birth-Earth' section, which examines the connection between female fertility and the earth, drawing parallels with the Earth Goddess.
Technique & Style
The painting features a simple, earthy aesthetic with natural colors, reflecting its themes in its visual language.
History & Provenance
This theme first emerged in the artist's drawings from 1985 and reappeared in paintings a decade later, indicating a long-term exploration of these ideas.
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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