Artwork
Διαφανές
Διαφανές is a drawing by Mylona Alex. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus. The work consists of a paper drawing in which bright yellow, pink and green lines intertwine across the surface.
About this work
Overview
The work consists of a paper drawing in which bright yellow, pink and green lines intertwine across the surface. The artist records the interaction of the hues where they intersect, noting a single point where all three converge and several areas where only two meet. A crossed‑out note at the lower edge marks the artist’s comment on the green pigment’s failure.
Subject & Meaning
Through the overlapping of primary and secondary colors, the piece explores the visual effects of transparency and color mixing. The juxtaposition of the three pigments invites viewers to consider how hues transform when layered, while the handwritten remark about the green suggests a self‑critical observation of the experiment’s limits.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs simple, gestural strokes of colored ink or watercolor applied directly onto paper. The artist allows the pigments to intersect, creating spontaneous blends that are left visible rather than being smoothed or corrected. The informal hand‑written annotation integrates the creative process into the final composition.
History & Provenance
Created as a preliminary study, the work is catalogued under the title "Διαφανές" and is held by the Museum of Ethnography. No further exhibition history is recorded, and the piece appears to function as a laboratory‑like investigation rather than a finished composition.
Context
The drawing aligns with a broader tradition of artists using paper as a testing ground for color theory, reminiscent of 20th‑century experiments in abstraction and materiality. Its emphasis on process over product reflects contemporary interests in documenting artistic inquiry.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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