Artwork
Πάντα Ρει -3-
Πάντα Ρει -3- is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1987 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus. This drawing features block-lettering that spells out a phrase derived from an ancient Greek philosophical quote.
About this work
Overview
This drawing features block-lettering that spells out a phrase derived from an ancient Greek philosophical quote. It is part of a series exploring the visual representation of fundamental human values.
Subject & Meaning
The phrase is based on Heraclitus' dictum 'everything flows,' conveying the concepts of fluidity, movement, and time. The artist's multiple versions of this phrase examine its visual interpretation.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs a technique akin to stippling, using small dots to create the block letters. The artist's style ranges from geometric to biomorphic, varying the composition of the letters.
Context
The work is part of a broader series initiated in the mid-1980s, aiming to illustrate key human values through sculpture, with the drawings serving as precursors to these sculptural projects.
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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