Artwork
Μολύβι για Κοσμήματα 12 Σχέδια
Μολύβι για Κοσμήματα 12 Σχέδια 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
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Mylona, Alex (1920-2016).
This image is a drawing of various shapes, including circles, triangles, and rectangles. Some of the shapes have lines or arrows inside them, while others are empty.
The drawing appears to be a study or sketch, possibly for a piece of jewelry or other decorative item. The use of simple shapes and lines suggests a focus on form and structure.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Mylona, Alex (1920-2016).
Overview
Created circa 1970 by Greek sculptor Alex Mylona, this work comprises a series of twelve drawings intended as design studies for jewelry. The pieces are held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and exemplify Mylona’s interest in experimental, multidimensional forms.
Subject & Meaning
Each sheet presents a collection of geometric motifs—circles, triangles, rectangles—some filled with internal lines or arrows, others left empty. The simplicity of the shapes underscores a focus on structural clarity, suggesting the artist’s exploration of how basic forms can translate into ornamental objects.
Technique & Style
Rendered as pencil sketches, the drawings rely on precise line work to delineate contours and internal details. The minimalistic approach reflects Mylona’s broader practice of reducing objects to their essential geometry, a method she employed across various media during her career.
History & Provenance
Mylona trained at the Athens School of Fine Arts under Michael Tombros before establishing a studio in Paris in the 1960s. The jewelry design series was produced during her later period and subsequently entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it remains accessible to researchers.
Context
The early 1970s marked a period of heightened interest in interdisciplinary design, with artists often crossing between sculpture, drawing, and applied arts. Mylona’s drawings align with this trend, bridging fine art and decorative design while reflecting the modernist emphasis on abstraction.
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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