10 colored drawings for the poems of George Seferis 1965

Yiannis Moralis made this colored drawing as part of a series inspired by the poems of George Seferis. It is rendered with broad strokes of color crayon across a textured paper surface. Notice how the waxy quality of the crayon allows Moralis to build up layers of tone and form. The angular lines and overlapping planes of color create a sense of depth and volume, as if we are looking at a fragmented landscape or architectural ruin. The textures of the crayon marks, from light smudges to deep ridges, give the drawing a tactile quality that invites close inspection. The choice of color crayon as a medium speaks to Moralis’s interest in exploring the expressive potential of humble materials. Color crayons are typically associated with childhood creativity, but here, Moralis uses them to create a sophisticated and evocative image. The drawing's layered marks and textures carry cultural and social significance, blurring traditional lines between fine art and craft.