Artwork
Μύκονος
Μύκονος is a print by Naoko Matsubara. It dates from 1987 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
This print shows a white snow-covered hill under a black sky. A single tree stands in the middle. The branches look sharp against the dark background.
Matsubara used thick black ink. It makes the white paper glow like snow. The tree’s shape feels strong, almost like a drawing in the dark.
Look next at prints by Matsubara, Naoko (1937). They show the same bold style.
Overview
Μύκονος is a woodblock print by Naoko Matsubara, characterized by stark contrasts and bold lines. The piece depicts a snow-covered hill under a dark sky, with a solitary tree at its center.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Μύκονος is a winter landscape, emphasizing the resilience of a single tree against a dramatic, dark backdrop. The composition may symbolize endurance or solitude.
Technique & Style
Matsubara employed thick black ink on white paper to achieve a high-contrast effect, making the paper appear luminous like snow. The tree's sharp branches and sturdy form reflect her characteristic emphasis on solidity and growth in botanical subjects.
History & Provenance
Μύκονος is part of the MOMus Museum of Contemporary Art's collection, showcasing Matsubara's typical woodblock print style, for which she is known alongside her work on landscapes and studies of hands, the Arctic, Kyoto, and Tibet.
Context
This work aligns with Matsubara's broader oeuvre, which often features bold, high-contrast prints. Comparing Μύκονος with her other prints, such as those in the same series, highlights her consistent stylistic approach.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
Continue through works from the same source collection.
