Artwork
Πρόσωπο
Πρόσωπο is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
This drawing shows jagged black lines on a light background. It looks almost like a face, but not quite. The lines are thick and thin in places.
Mylona used these sharp lines to make the shape feel alive. It’s not smooth or polished. The marks look quick and urgent.
See how the lines break up near the edges? That’s called cross-hatching. Look up Mylona, Alex (1920-2016) next.
Overview
Pρόσωπο (Face) is an abstract-expressionist drawing by Alex Mylona, created around 1961, featuring jagged black lines on a light background that suggest a human figure in a non-representational manner.
Subject & Meaning
While not a direct portrait, the composition implies a face through expressive, dynamic lines, conveying a sense of vitality and urgency rather than a literal depiction.
Technique & Style
Characterized by varying line thickness and cross-hatching near the edges, the drawing showcases Mylona's expressive technique, emphasizing emotional intensity over polish.
History & Provenance
Pρόσωπο marks a transitional phase in Mylona's career, as they shifted from pure abstraction towards more representational, expressionistically charged works in both painting and sculpture around 1961.
Context
Part of Mylona's broader artistic evolution, this piece reflects the artist's engagement with expressionist principles during a period of stylistic experimentation.
Legacy
As a work from Mylona's transitional period, Πρόσωπο contributes to the understanding of their artistic development and the broader expressionist movement in the early 1960s.
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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