Artwork
Πάντα Ρει -10-
Πάντα Ρει -10- 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 background is a warm, sunny yellow, with some darker yellow and orange tones visible around the edges of the painting.
The painting features the Greek phrase "Πάντα Ρει" in large, red letters on a yellow background. The letters are written in a flowing, cursive style, with the words overlapping each other. The background is a warm, sunny yellow, with some darker yellow and orange tones visible around the edges of the painting.
In the bottom-left corner, there is a small inscription in black ink that reads "Alexy" and "preis: Fono 1987". This suggests that the painting may have been created by Alexy, although the exact date of creation is unknown.
The painting's use of bold, red letters on a bright yellow background creates a striking visual effect. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, you can explore the work of Mylona, Alex (1920-2016).
Overview
Πάντα Ρει -10- is a painting by Alex Mylona, a Greek artist known for experimental approaches.
Subject & Meaning
The work features the Greek phrase 'Πάντα Ρει' (Panta Rhei, meaning 'everything flows') in large, red, cursive letters on a yellow background, conveying a sense of dynamism.
Technique & Style
The bold, red letters overlap on a warm yellow background with darker yellow and orange tones around the edges, creating a striking visual effect.
History & Provenance
Although attributed to 'Alexy' with a noted date of 1987, the work is associated with Alex Mylona, who was active in Paris in the 1960s and is held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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