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Φυλακισμένο πουλί - Μελέτη για έργο από περικοπτόμενο μέταλλο
Φυλακισμένο πουλί - Μελέτη για έργο από περικοπτόμενο μέταλλο is a drawing by Mylona Alex. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus. Alex Mylona’s 1976 preparatory drawing depicts a bird nestled between two hands that appear to converge.
About this work
Overview
Alex Mylona’s 1976 preparatory drawing depicts a bird nestled between two hands that appear to converge. Rendered as a study for a later metal sculpture, the image balances a sense of enclosure with an ambiguous emotional tone, inviting viewers to consider both shelter and confinement.
Subject & Meaning
The composition juxtaposes two opposing ideas: the hands form a protective cradle, suggesting unity and care, while the bird’s position within the clasp evokes a sense of captivity, as if confined within a self‑made prison. This tension underscores the work’s exploration of the fine line between safety and restriction.
Technique & Style
Executed as a line drawing, the study employs stark, gestural strokes to outline the hands and the bird, emphasizing the spatial relationship between the forms. The simplicity of the medium allows the conceptual intent to dominate, serving as a clear blueprint for the intended cut‑metal sculpture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1976 as part of Mylona’s investigation into sculptural possibilities with metal, the drawing remained in the artist’s archives before being catalogued by the institution that now holds it. It represents an early stage in a series of works exploring containment and protection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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