Artwork
Φεουδαρχία
Φεουδαρχία is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
This drawing shows sharp, angular shapes that look like broken glass or jagged rocks.
This drawing shows sharp, angular shapes that look like broken glass or jagged rocks. The lines are bold and uneven, almost like a child’s angry sketch but controlled. It’s a black-and-white work, no color, just thick and thin strokes.
The artist used cross-hatching here—tiny lines crisscrossed to make dark shadows. On the back, he taped 36 tiny practice drawings, maybe trying out ideas first.
See how the edges feel sharp? Try looking up Mylona, Alex (1920-2016).
Overview
Created in 1958, the drawing titled “Feudalism” presents a stark black‑and‑white composition dominated by sharp, angular forms that evoke fractured glass or jagged stone. The surface is filled with bold, uneven strokes that convey a sense of tension, while the overall arrangement recalls the visual language of the artist’s earlier “Ten Low Reliefs” shown at the Venice Biennale.
Subject & Meaning
The work’s title suggests a commentary on hierarchical structures, yet the abstract, jagged shapes resist literal representation. The aggressive, pointed edges can be read as a visual metaphor for the rigid, cutting nature of feudal relations, while the controlled yet seemingly impulsive line work hints at underlying order within apparent chaos.
Technique & Style
Executed entirely in graphite, the drawing relies on cross‑hatching to build dense shadows and depth. Varying line weights create contrast between thick, forceful strokes and finer, delicate marks. The artist’s hand balances a childlike, almost angry spontaneity with deliberate compositional control, producing a texture that feels both raw and meticulously crafted.
History & Provenance
The sheet’s reverse side holds thirty‑six miniature studies, each taped to the paper, indicating a systematic exploration of compositional ideas preceding the final image. The piece is attributed to Greek sculptor and draughtsman Alex Mylona (1920‑2016), whose practice often intertwined drawing and relief work, linking this drawing to his broader oeuvre.
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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