Artwork
Οιδίπους και η Αντιγόνη -2-
Οιδίπους και η Αντιγόνη -2- is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus. This preparatory drawing presents the mythological pair Oedipus and Antigone in a simplified, two‑dimensional format.
About this work
You can learn more about the artist's style by looking at the work of Mylona, Alex (1920-2016).
This drawing shows two people, Oedipus and Antigone.
They are simple shapes with straight and curved lines.
The artist used simple lines to create a flat picture.
The drawing is a study for a sculpture.
It's not very detailed, but it's interesting.
The artist was planning how to make a sculpture of these two figures.
You can learn more about the artist's style by looking at the work of Mylona, Alex (1920-2016).
Overview
This preparatory drawing presents the mythological pair Oedipus and Antigone in a simplified, two‑dimensional format. Intended as a study for a larger sculptural work, the image captures the basic arrangement of the figures without elaborate detailing, serving as a visual blueprint for the artist’s subsequent three‑dimensional execution.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts the tragic king Oedipus alongside his daughter Antigone, suggesting an intimate or protective gesture between them. By reducing the characters to essential outlines, the artist emphasizes their relational dynamic rather than individual physiognomy, inviting viewers to focus on the narrative connection inherent in the myth.
Technique & Style
Rendered with a combination of straight and curved lines, the drawing employs a stark linearity that reinforces its frontal orientation and planar flatness. This economical use of line reflects a modernist approach, echoing the simplified, graphic quality found in the works of Greek sculptor Alex Mylona (1920‑2016).
History & Provenance
Created as a preparatory sketch for a sculpture, the drawing includes the artist’s own notes outlining execution instructions. While the final sculptural piece is not documented here, the study itself remains a testament to the planning stages of the work and offers insight into the artist’s methodological process.
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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