Artwork
Ο Απόλλων και η Ευριδίκη -2-
Ο Απόλλων και η Ευριδίκη -2- 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
One has a curved shape at the waist, and the other has a straight line across the chest.
This sketch shows two simple, blocky figures standing side by side. One has a curved shape at the waist, and the other has a straight line across the chest. The lines are light and loose, like quick pencil strokes on tan paper.
The drawing looks unfinished, with some marks barely visible. The artist’s name, Alex Mylona, is signed in the corner.
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Overview
Created circa 1970 by Greek sculptor Alex Mylona, this work presents a minimalist rendering of the mythic pair Apollo and Eurydice. Executed as a sketch rather than a finished sculpture, the piece resides in the Museum of Ethnography’s collection and exemplifies Mylona’s interest in reinterpreting classical narratives through a contemporary visual language.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing isolates the two legendary figures, positioning them side by side in a stark, almost abstracted manner. By reducing Apollo and Eurydice to basic geometric forms, Mylona invites viewers to contemplate the enduring resonance of myth while stripping away ornamental detail, suggesting a dialogue between ancient story and modern abstraction.
Technique & Style
Rendered with light, rapid pencil strokes on tan paper, the composition features blocky silhouettes: one figure shows a curved waistline, the other a straight torso line. The marks remain faint and unfinished, emphasizing process over polish. This loose handling reflects Mylona’s experimental approach, merging sculptural concerns with drawing’s immediacy.
History & Provenance
Mylona, trained at the Athens School of Fine Arts under Michael Tombros, spent the 1960s in Paris developing a multidimensional practice that blended classical references with avant‑garde methods. The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after her death in 2016, joining a broader collection that documents her innovative contributions to twentieth‑century Greek 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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