Artwork
Σύνθεση Β4
Σύνθεση Β4 is an unspecified painting by Sotiris Zervopoulos. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1973 by Greek artist Sotiris Zervopoulos, Σύνθεση Β4 is an oil on canvas measuring a square format. The work belongs to the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed among other mid‑20th‑century Greek abstractions. Its title, meaning “Composition B4,” reflects a systematic naming practice rather than a narrative description.
Subject & Meaning
The central focus of the painting is a roughly circular mass that occupies the middle of the canvas. Rendered in a muted palette of browns, reds and whites, the form suggests a terrain‑like surface or a weathered plate, inviting viewers to contemplate materiality and the tension between order (the circle) and disorder (the irregular texture).
Technique & Style
Zervopoulos employs a loose, gestural application of pigment that leaves a visibly uneven surface. The surrounding border is marked by alternating green and brown stripes, framing the central motif. The overall effect is non‑representational, aligning the work with the broader abstract movement of the 1970s that emphasized texture, color interaction, and the physicality of paint.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, Σύνθεση Β4 has remained in the custody of the Museum of Ethnography, which acquired the piece as part of its effort to document post‑war Greek visual culture. The work has not been recorded in major exhibitions beyond the museum’s own programming, indicating a relatively stable institutional provenance.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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