Artwork
Σύνθεση 2 - Σε δύο μέρη

Σύνθεση 2 - Σε δύο μέρη is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1947 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists create depth and texture in their work.
You see a drawing of nude bodies, either alone or together, in a dancing movement.
The figures seem to be rising or in motion. The artist made these studies in 1947, noting the date on the side of the drawing. This was an important time for the artist, who was exploring different forms and movements.
Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists create depth and texture in their work.
Overview
The work, titled "Σύνθεση 2 - Σε δύο μέρη" (Composition 2 – In Two Parts), consists of a drawing divided into two distinct panels. Both sections contain sketches of nude figures, presented either singly or in groups, captured in dynamic poses that suggest motion or an attempt to rise.
Subject & Meaning
The studies focus on the human form, exploring the body's capacity for movement. The figures are rendered in positions that evoke dance‑like gestures, conveying a sense of upward thrust or transition, which reflects the artist’s interest in bodily expression and kinetic potential.
Technique & Style
Rendered in graphite, the drawing employs cross‑hatching to model volume and suggest depth. The line work varies from delicate strokes for subtle contours to denser shading where the forms intersect, creating a tactile sense of three‑dimensionality within the flat surface.
History & Provenance
A marginal note on the drawing records the year 1947, indicating that these studies were produced during a pivotal period for the artist, who was then investigating new approaches to form and movement. The work remains documented as part of that exploratory phase.
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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