Artwork
Σπουδή για τοπίο
Σπουδή για τοπίο is a drawing by Chryssa (Vardea-Mavromichali). It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Σπουδή για τοπίο is a drawing by Chryssa, featuring distorted letters that evoke fragmented signs or melted typography.
Subject & Meaning
The work explores the relationship between language and perception, isolating individual letters or letter groups to create abstract, thematic forms. Chryssa's use of Latin alphabet letters investigates how words shape our understanding.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rough, energetic lines, the drawing conveys a sense of dynamism. The letters appear disjointed, as if chopped or melted, reflecting Chryssa's experimental approach to typography.
History & Provenance
Chryssa's work with letters and symbols began during her time in San Francisco and New York, where she was drawn to the communicative power of language and signage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali (Greek: Χρυσά Βαρδέα-Μαυρομιχάλη; December 31, 1933 – December 23, 2013) was a Greek American artist who worked in a wide variety of media.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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