Artwork
Ο Απόλλων και η Ευριδίκη -1-
Ο Απόλλων και η Ευριδίκη -1- is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
The figures are positioned in a way that suggests they are interacting with each other, although the exact nature of their interaction is unclear.
The image depicts a pencil sketch of two abstract human figures, one on the left and one on the right, with their heads facing each other. The figures are drawn in a simple, minimalist style, with clean lines and minimal details. The background of the sketch is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker pencil marks.
The figures are positioned in a way that suggests they are interacting with each other, although the exact nature of their interaction is unclear. The sketch appears to be a study or a rough draft, rather than a finished piece of art.
The simplicity and elegance of the sketch make it an interesting and thought-provoking work of art. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, you can look up Mylona, Alex (1920-2016).
Overview
Created circa 1970 by Greek sculptor Alex Mylona, this work—titled *Ο Απόλλων και η Ευριδίκη -1-*—is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. It presents a minimalist pencil drawing that explores the mythic encounter between Apollo and Eurydice through abstracted human forms.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features two stylized figures positioned opposite one another, their heads turned toward each other, evoking a dialogue or confrontation drawn from the classical myth of Apollo’s pursuit of Eurydice. The sparse rendering invites viewers to contemplate the emotional tension inherent in the story.
Technique & Style
Executed in pencil on a light beige ground, the drawing relies on clean, unembellished lines to define the silhouettes. Mylona’s approach reduces the bodies to essential contours, emphasizing gesture over detail and reflecting her broader interest in experimental, multidimensional forms.
History & Provenance
Mylona, born in Athens in 1920, studied under Michael Tombros at the Athens School of Fine Arts before establishing a Paris studio in the 1960s. This particular study, likely a preparatory sketch for a larger project, entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings as part of its effort to document modern Greek art.
Context
The work emerges from a period when Mylona was integrating classical themes with contemporary abstraction, a trend among post‑war Greek artists seeking new visual languages. Its mythological reference aligns with a broader revival of ancient narratives in modern European art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alex Mylona (Athens, 1920 – 2016) was a Greek sculptor, known for her multidimensional and experimental approach to art.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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