Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face #35 -XL- (no reserve)

Title: Fragmented Face #35
Series: The 1000 Faces
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

This work presents a female portrait of serene elegance and an impeccable geometric structure. The figure is articulated through a vertical division that organizes the face into two warm tones: a soft ochre and a pale pink, endowing the piece with a balanced and harmonious light. The eyes, almond-shaped and a deep black, are underscored by subtle shadows in blue-gray, while the lips, in a vibrant carmine red, provide the perfect chromatic counterpoint that focalizes the viewer’s attention.
The hairstyle is resolved with a high bun composed of circular and triangular facets in earth and cream tones, reinforcing the architectural language of the series. The figure’s clothing introduces a graphic element of great power: a black-and-yellow checkerboard pattern that covers the neck and shoulders, creating a dynamic contrast with the calmness of the features. The background is structured in rectangular blocks of bluish, grayish, and ocher tones, which frame the silhouette with absolute visual clarity.
The result is a sophisticated and modern painting that fusion the aesthetics of contemporary design with the tradition of portraiture. The precision of its lines and the careful selection of its color palette make it a piece of strong visual appeal, ideal for collectors seeking works with a solid identity and a balanced presence in any space of contemporary art.
The canvas is carefully rolled and securely packed in a sturdy tube for shipping.
The images you are viewing now are examples of how the artwork can look when framed and hung on a wall.
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Unique work
Mixed media on canvas
Year: 2026
Artist Series:
The 1000 Faces is an evolving artistic project conceived as a collection in progress, designed both from its conceptual value and its projection in the contemporary art market. The series proposes the creation of 1000 original works, each unique, numbered, and linked to a single recognizable visual language, which makes the whole a solid and collectible body of work.
My artistic practice centers on reinterpretation of the portrait through a geometric and contemporary approach. Each face is constructed through color planes, defined lines, and fragmented structures that generate balanced yet dynamically altered compositions. This tension between order and rupture gives each piece its own identity, while maintaining coherence within the series.
The use of color is intentional and strategic: contrasts between warm and cool tones that provide visual impact and immediate appeal, qualities especially valued on platforms like Catawiki, where first impressions are key. Clean, modern, and highly recognizable compositions facilitate their integration into different spaces, both private and professional.
From a collector’s perspective, The 1000 Faces is conceived as a progressive purchasing opportunity. Each work is numbered (for example, #001 / 1000), reinforcing its limited character within the global project and adding long-term value. As the series grows, so does its relevance and coherence as a collection, increasing interest for collectors.
This project not only offers visually striking pieces but also a clear and consistent narrative: an exploration of contemporary identity through repetition, variation, and formal synthesis. In the context of online selling, these qualities allow positioning each work not only as a decorative piece but as part of an artistic project with vision, continuity, and potential appreciation.
The 1000 Faces is conceived to be collected, evolved, and solidified as a recognizable series within accessible contemporary art.
About the artist:
Visual artist trained at the prestigious San Alejandro School of Painting. Throughout his career he has been recognized with the City Salon Award, a prestigious honor that highlights his talent and trayectoria. 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 deep plastic expression and a unique visual language that dialogues with the environment and contemporary identity.