Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face #23 -XL- (No Reserve)

Title: Fragmented Face # 23
Series: Geometries of the Self
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

A contemporary piece featuring an abstract portrait with a strong geometric character and a balanced composition. The face, vertically divided into two contrasting planes, explores duality and identity through color and symmetry, yielding a serene and deeply expressive image.

The color palette blends soft and vibrant tones — deep greens, oranges, blues, reds, and creams — creating a harmonious dialogue between the atmospheric background and the central figure. The hair, built from interwoven shapes, adds visual rhythm and dynamism, while the defined lines reinforce the structural clarity of the piece.

The background, with subtle cloudy shapes, introduces a poetic dimension that contrasts with the geometric precision of the portrait, adding depth and a sense of contemplative quiet. The expression of the character is calm and enigmatic, inviting the viewer to a slow and reflective reading.

This piece shows clear influences from Cubism and modern art, reinterpreted through a contemporary and personal language. It is ideal for collectors of contemporary abstract and figurative art, as well as for modern spaces seeking an original work with visual presence and compositional balance.

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

The images you are seeing now are examples of how the artwork can look when it is framed and hung on a wall.

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One-of-a-kind work
Mixed media on canvas
Year: 2025


About the artist:

Visual artist trained at the prestigious San Alejandro School of Painting. Throughout his career he has been recognized with the City Hall Salon Award, an important accolade that highlights his talent and trajectory. His work has been exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions in Puerto Vallarta and Madrid, thereby consolidating an international presence in the art circuit. His work is characterized by a deep artistic expression and a distinctive visual language that dialogues with the surroundings and contemporary identity.