Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face #64 -XL- ( No reserve )

Title: Fragmented Face #64
Series: The 1000 Faces
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

This work presents a sophisticated neocubist-geometric portrait with a markedly symmetric composition and a refined play of chromatic and emotional 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 light blue tone, where a blue almond-shaped eye with an olive green eyelid stands out. In contrast, the right hemisphere juxtaposes a vibrant orange mane with peach or light salmon skin, dramatically marred by a thick vertical black stripe descending from the closed eye, simulating a geometric tear or a deep shadow. The gray neck rises from a prominent turtleneck sweater in absolute, pure black that anchors the base of the figure with decisiveness. The entire composition is cut against a four-quadrant squared background alternating mustard yellow and olive green, creating a balanced, serene atmosphere with strong visual force.

The result is a sophisticated painting that blends classical portraiture with geometric abstraction and synthetic cubism. The vibrant color palette and the crisp hard-edge lines create a visually powerful piece. It is an ideal work for collectors seeking a fusion between figuration and modern abstraction, lending a distinguished 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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Original work
Mixed media on canvas
Year: 2026
Artistic Series:
The 1000 Faces is an evolving artistic project conceived as a collection in progress, envisioned 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, making 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 built from color planes, defined lines, and fractured structures that generate compositions that are balanced yet dynamically altered. This tension between order and rupture endows each piece with 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 the first impression is key. Clean, modern, highly recognizable compositions facilitate their integration into different spaces, both private and professional.

From a collection perspective, The 1000 Faces is presented as a progressive acquisition 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 whole, 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 online selling context, these qualities allow positioning each work not only as a decorative piece but as part of an artistic project with vision, continuity, and potential for appreciation.

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