Artwork
Olive grove
Olive grove is a print by Malapetsa Sotria. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
Olive grove is a landscape painting featuring olive trees rendered in a duotone palette.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a serene landscape, with the simplicity of the duotone color scheme evoking a sense of calm and quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a restricted color palette to achieve a sense of depth, utilizing a technique related to chiaroscuro, which emphasizes contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sotria Malapetsa carved and cast shapes in metal and pressed ink on paper, leaving untitled forms to speak for themselves.
