Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face #46 -XL- ( No reserve )

Title: Fragmented Face #46
Series: The 1000 Faces
Medium: Acrylic on canvas

This work presents a portrait of a powerful avant-garde female character, vertically split by a central black line that breaks and reconfigures the face. In the left hemisphere, a realistically styled eye with a pale blue eyelid observes with serenity, placed over a cerulean blue cheek accented by two circular cheekbones, one red and the other yellow. On the right side, the second eye is fragmented and abstract, and the red lips are located at the center of the composition. The black, voluminous hair frames the figure, who wears an garment composed of rectangular blocks of navy blue and white. The background interacts with the figure through large fields of color in yellow, turquoise, blue, and red.

The result is a sophisticated painting that fusiones classic portraiture with geometric abstraction and synthetic cubism. The vibrant palette of saturated colors and the sharp hard-edge lines create a visually powerful piece. It is an ideal work for collectors seeking a fusion between figuration and modern abstraction, imparting a distinct and avant-garde presence to any space.

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

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Unique work
Mixed media on canvas
Year: 2026
Artistic Series:
The 1000 Faces is an evolving artistic project designed as a collection, conceived from both its conceptual value and its projection in the contemporary art market. The series proposes the creation of 1000 original, unique works, each numbered and linked to the same recognizable visual language, making the whole a solid and collectible body of work.

My artistic practice centers on reinterpreting the portrait through a geometric and contemporary approach. Each face is constructed using color planes, defined lines, and fragmented structures that create compositions that are balanced yet dynamically altered. 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 particularly valued on platforms like Catawiki, where first impressions matter. The clean, modern, highly recognizable compositions facilitate integration into a variety of spaces, both private and professional.

From a collector’s perspective, The 1000 Faces presents a progressive opportunity for acquisition. 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 whole, increasing interest for collectors.

This project offers not only visually striking pieces but also a clear and consistent narrative: an exploration of contemporary identity through repetition, variation, and formal synthesis. In the online sales context, these qualities allow positioning each work not merely as a decorative piece but as part of an artistic project with vision, continuity, and potential for value appreciation.

The 1000 Faces is conceived to be collected, evolved, and solidified as a recognizable series within accessible contemporary art.