Artwork
Μνημόσυνα Μαΐου - Ιουνίου
Μνημόσυνα Μαΐου - Ιουνίου is a print by Velizar Krstić. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Μνημόσυνα Μαΐου - Ιουνίου is an engraving by Velizar Krstić, characterized by a stark, monochromatic palette and a somber arrangement of human figures.
Subject & Meaning
The work presents a procession of stick-like figures with outstretched arms, evoking a sense of mourning and loss. The artist's experiences during the Yugoslavian war inform the piece, which appears to commemorate victims.
Technique & Style
Krstić employs a distinctive visual language, using symbolic representations and rhythmic composition. The engraving's dark background and sharp-edged figures create a haunting atmosphere, drawing comparison to the works of Käthe Kollwitz.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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