Artwork
Pastel - Black background
Pastel - Black background 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
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Mylona, Alex (1920-2016).
This painting features abstract shapes on a black background.
It's made with pastels, which gives it a soft look.
The artist experimented with different materials and techniques in this series.
The series is interesting because it shows how the artist played with shapes and colors.
The artist tried to balance straight and curved lines, creating a unique effect.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Mylona, Alex (1920-2016).
Overview
The work belongs to a series in which Alex Mylona investigates the possibilities of pastel as a medium. Set against a deep black field, the composition is entirely abstract, composed of interlocking straight and curved forms that create a visual dialogue between foreground and background.
Subject & Meaning
Through the juxtaposition of linear and rounded elements, the piece examines how positive and negative space can be negotiated on a flat surface. The arrangement of shapes suggests a study of spatial depth, inviting viewers to consider the balance between tension and harmony within the pictorial plane.
Technique & Style
Mylona applies pastel in a manner that yields a soft, velvety surface, allowing subtle gradations of hue to emerge against the dark ground. The artist’s experimental approach combines traditional drawing materials with painterly concerns, echoing investigations in late‑1980s and early‑1990s painting and sculpture.
History & Provenance
Created as part of Mylona’s broader series of pastel experiments, the work reflects the artist’s ongoing exploration of materiality during the latter part of his career. The piece remains documented within the artist’s catalogue of works produced between the 1980s and 1990s.
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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