Artwork
Μπουκέτο - Greene Street
Μπουκέτο - Greene Street is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1970, *Μπουκέτο - Greene Street* is a drawing by Greek artist Alex Mylona, known for her experimental, multidisciplinary approach. The work depicts a modest vase with a green plant and pink blossoms, set against a light‑filled window scene. It is currently held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents an everyday still‑life: a dark vase containing a sprig of foliage and a few delicate pink flowers, framed by a window that lets in natural light. The simplicity of the objects and the quiet domestic setting suggest an appreciation of ordinary moments, inviting viewers to notice the vitality within commonplace scenes.
Technique & Style
Mylona rendered the image with rapid, loose brushwork, employing a restrained palette of greens, blues, and touches of yellow to convey light. The sketch‑like quality emphasizes immediacy, while the subtle tonal contrasts give the vase and plant a sense of depth despite the minimal detail.
History & Provenance
Mylona studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts under Michael Tombros before establishing a studio in Paris during the 1960s. The drawing bears a signature in the lower corner, dated 29 April 1986, along with the address "148 Greene St.," possibly indicating the location that inspired the scene. It now resides in the Museum of Ethnography's holdings.
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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