Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face #6 -XL- (No Reserve)

Fragmented Face # 6
Series: Geometries of Being
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

Description:
The painting features a female face synthesized through rounded geometric shapes and well-defined planes of color. The composition is structured around a vertical axis that divides the face into two contrasting halves, reinforcing the idea of duality: stability and change, serenity and contained tension.

Overall, the portrait conveys a contemplative calm. It does not aim to depict a specific face but rather a universal presence: an identity built from fragments, where geometry acts as an emotional language and color as a vehicle for silent introspection.

Features are constructed through circles, rectangles, and smooth curves that replace naturalistic gestures with a symbolic language. The eyes, asymmetrical in shape and expression, create a sense of multiple gaze, as if the figure were observing from different states of consciousness. The dark circle on one cheek introduces an almost abstract element, functioning as a point of visual and emotional weight.

The palette combines warm tones — reds, ochres, and beige — with deep blues and muted greens, creating a chromatic balance that adds depth without losing clarity. The gathered and simplified hairstyle emphasizes the verticality of the work and provides a sense of structural order.

The canvas is carefully rolled and securely packaged in a sturdy square tube for shipping.

The images you are viewing now are examples of how the artwork might look when framed and hung on a wall.

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Unique work
Mixed media on canvas
Year: 2025


About the artist:

A visual artist trained at the prestigious San Alejandro School of Painting, he has been recognized throughout his career with the Salón de la Ciudad Prize, an important award that recognizes his talent and career. His work has been exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions in Havana, Puerto Vallarta, and Madrid, thus consolidating his international presence on the art scene. His work is characterized by profound visual expression and a distinct visual language that engages with the environment and contemporary identity.