Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face #61 -XL- ( No reserve )

Title: Fragmented Face #61
Series: The 1000 Faces
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

This work presents a sophisticated neocubist, geometric portrait characterized by a markedly symmetric composition and a refined play of chromatic and conceptual contrasts. The canvas is vertically divided by a clean black line that fragments the face into two perfect halves. The left hemisphere features a straight bob haircut in carmine red and skin in a soft blue-gray tone, where a almond-shaped eye with olive green eyelid stands out. In contrast, the right hemisphere juxtaposes a vibrant yellow mane with skin in a light ochre or mustard tone, dramatically split by a thick vertical black stripe that descends from the eye, simulating a geometric tear or a deep shadow. The gray neck rises from a prominent stepped high collar that combines vertical lines in yellow and dark green, unifying the base of the figure. The whole set is framed against a four-quadrant checkered background alternating pastel pink and olive green tones, creating a balanced, serene, and visually powerful atmosphere.

The result is a sophisticated painting that blends classical portraiture with geometric abstraction and synthetic cubism. The vibrant color palette and the sharp hard-edge lines create a visually powerful piece. It is an ideal work for collectors seeking a fusion between the figurative and modern abstraction, imparting a distinguished and avant-garde presence to any space.

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

The images you are seeing now are examples of how the artwork may look when framed and hung on a wall.
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Unique work
Mixed media on canvas
Year: 2026
Art Series:
The 1000 Faces is an artistic project conceived as an evolving collection, 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 common recognizable visual language, which makes the overall body of work solid and collectible.

My artistic practice focuses on reinterpretation of portraiture through a geometric and contemporary approach. Each face is constructed using color planes, defined lines, and fragmented structures that generate 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 strength and immediate appeal, qualities especially valued on platforms like Catawiki, where first impressions matter. Clean, modern, and highly recognizable compositions facilitate integration into different spaces, both private and professional.

From a collection perspective, The 1000 Faces presents an evolving 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 impactful pieces but also a clear and consistent narrative: an exploration of contemporary identity through repetition, variation, and formal synthesis. In an online sale context, these qualities allow positioning each work not just as a decorative piece, but as part of an artistic project with vision, continuity, and potential for appreciation.

The 1000 Faces is conceived to be collectible, evolvable, and established as a recognizable series within accessible contemporary art.