Artwork
Μάσκα 5
Μάσκα 5 is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
You see a drawing of a mask with strong features and big eyes.
The mask has a frightening look, probably of a character in a trance. This drawing is part of a series created by Alex Mylona in 1953, inspired by ancient Greek pottery.
Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists create detailed drawings like this one.
Overview
Μάσκα 5 is a drawing by Alex Mylona, created as part of a series in 1953. It depicts a mask with pronounced features and large eyes.
Subject & Meaning
The mask's intense expression and open mouth convey a sense of trance or frenzy, suggesting a character in a state of heightened emotion or ritual.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs cross-hatching, a technique that builds up shading and texture through layered lines, to achieve a detailed and expressive representation of the mask.
Context
Mylona's work was influenced by ancient Attic pottery, evident in the mask's stylized features and the overall aesthetic of the drawing.
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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