Artwork
Μολύβι για Κοσμήματα 15 Σχέδια
Μολύβι για Κοσμήματα 15 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
Overview
The series is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is presented as an example of Mylona’s early investigative drawing practice.
Around 1970 Alex Mylona produced a suite of fifteen pencil drawings titled *Μολύβι για Κοσμήματα 15 Σχέδια*. The works consist of quick, linear sketches that explore elementary geometric forms—rectangles, triangles, and irregular angles—arranged in overlapping and stacked configurations. The series is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is presented as an example of Mylona’s early investigative drawing practice.
Subject & Meaning
The drawings function as visual experiments in the relationship between line and space. By reducing objects to basic contours, Mylona investigates how simple shapes can suggest architectural volumes, abstract objects, or ornamental motifs. The juxtaposition of overlapping forms invites viewers to consider compositional balance and the way minimal marks can generate multiple interpretive possibilities.
Technique & Style
Executed with graphite, the pieces display a light, sketchy quality, emphasizing spontaneity over finished detail. Mylona employs straightforward strokes and occasional cross‑hatching to suggest depth, allowing the viewer to perceive the construction of form through line alone. The overall aesthetic aligns with her broader interest in multidimensionality, using two‑dimensional media to hint at three‑dimensional structures.
History & Provenance
Mylona studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts under the guidance of sculptor Michael Tombros before establishing a studio in Paris during the 1960s. The *Μολύβι για Κοσμήματα* series emerged after her relocation, reflecting the experimental climate of her Parisian period. The Museum of Ethnography later acquired the set, where it remains in the institution’s drawing 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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