Artwork
Πτώση ΙΙ
Πτώση ΙΙ is an unspecified painting by Vladimir Velickovic. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
“Πτώση ΙΙ” is an image produced by Vladimir Velickovic in 1993. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It presents a densely packed composition of dark, contorted figures set against a pale ground, dominated by heavy black lines and sudden bursts of red that interrupt the overall gloom.
Subject & Meaning
The scene conveys a sense of turmoil and aggression, with twisted limbs and indistinct faces caught in a moment of violent motion. The red markings, reminiscent of blood or splattered paint, heighten the feeling of urgency, suggesting a confrontation or collapse that is both physical and psychological.
Technique & Style
Velickovic employs a rough, gestural approach, applying paint in thick, impasto strokes that create a tactile surface. The black marks are broad and uneven, while the red accents appear as sudden, forceful splashes. This combination of dense texture and stark contrast gives the image a raw, immediate quality.
History & Provenance
Created in the early 1990s, “Πτώση ΙΙ” entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings shortly after its completion. The work reflects the artist’s engagement with expressive abstraction during that period and remains documented as part of the museum’s permanent collection, accessible for study and public viewing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vladimir Veličković was a Serbian painter who spent much of his adult life in Paris.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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