Artwork
Η Επιστροφή της Άσωτης Μητέρας -4-
Η Επιστροφή της Άσωτης Μητέρας -4- is a drawing by Mylona Alex. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, titled 'Η Επιστροφή της Άσωτης Μητέρας -4-', depicts a woman returning home with suitcases, drawing parallels with a biblical parable.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork reinterprets the parable of the prodigal son, substituting a mother as the main character, to convey the artist's personal conflict between maternal duties and individual aspirations.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs techniques such as cross-hatching, creating a simple yet expressive representation of the subject.
Context
The work is autobiographical, reflecting the artist's own experiences and emotions as a woman and mother navigating multiple roles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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