Artwork
Το τούνελ
Το τούνελ is an unspecified painting by Efie Kakoulidou. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
The work titled “Το τούνελ” presents a singular, amorphous form rendered in deep, muted tones set against a warm, earthy background. The composition is divided vertically, with the upper portion approaching blackness and the lower area transitioning through shades of brown to pale yellow, creating a subtle gradient that suggests depth without explicit detail.
Technique & Style
The artist achieves a sense of volume through smooth, blended transitions of color, employing a chiaroscuro-like approach that relies on the interplay of light and shadow rather than defined outlines. The soft edges and gradual tonal shifts give the shape a three‑dimensional quality while maintaining an overall abstract character.
Context
A modest, unobtrusive signature appears in one corner of the image, rendered in a simple hand that does not distract from the visual focus of the piece.
Artist & collection
Artist
Efie Kakoulidou once painted the same narrow Athens alley in dozens of light conditions, pushing her small oil tubes to exhaustion.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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