Artwork
Θάλασσα
Θάλασσα is an unspecified painting by Rinio Mourelou. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1990 by Greek artist Rinio Mourelou, “Θάλασσα” is an image in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a striking contrast between a vivid red central shape and a deep blue field, establishing a visual dialogue that draws the viewer’s eye to the composition’s focal point.
Subject & Meaning
The central red form, reminiscent of a fish or an amorphous blob, contains swirling internal lines that suggest movement beneath a surface. Encircling it, thin, irregular red strokes evoke the impression of waves or rippling sand, hinting at a marine environment while remaining abstract enough to invite multiple interpretations.
Technique & Style
Mourelou employs bold, saturated pigments and a limited palette, allowing the red and blue to dominate the visual field. The surface shows areas of thick application, creating texture that catches light, while the surrounding lines are rendered with a lighter, more fluid hand, balancing mass and delicacy in an almost naïve, yet deliberate, manner.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in 1990, the piece has been part of the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it is displayed among works that explore cultural and natural themes through contemporary visual language. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s interest in representing modern Greek artistic responses to traditional motifs.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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