Artwork
Οδός Υψηλάντου
Οδός Υψηλάντου is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1944 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Alex Mylona drew a slice of Ypsilantou Street in 1944. You see a few quick lines and faint outlines. It’s a street scene, but the loose marks make it feel more like a memory than a photo.
The back of the paper hides a room sketch. The two sides don’t match, yet both feel real. It’s like the artist kept two thoughts on one sheet.
Look up the Museum of Ethnography to see more of her work.
Overview
Οδός Υψηλάντου is a drawing by Alex Mylona, created in 1944, depicting a section of Ypsilantou Street. The work is characterized by quick lines and faint outlines, and the reverse side of the paper features a sketch of a room's interior.
Technique & Style
The drawing blends representational and abstract elements, with loose marks contributing to an atmospheric composition. The artist's use of faint outlines and swift lines creates a sense of immediacy, distinguishing the work from a strictly realistic representation.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing captures a street scene, conveying a sense of memory rather than a precise documentation. The juxtaposition of the street scene on one side and a room's interior on the other presents two distinct yet equally evocative images.
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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