Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face #73 -XL- ( No reserve )

Title: Fragmented Face #73
Series: The 1000 Faces
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

This work presents a sophisticated and balanced neocubist-style portrait that stands out for its deep chromatic duality and its impeccable play of geometric lines with hard-edge borders. The central face, vertically divided by a sharp black line, displays two contrasting expressions and palettes. The left hemisphere features hair gathered in a high brown bun, paired with skin tinted light blue, atop which an almond-shaped eye, open, with a yellow eyelid, stands out. By contrast, the right hemisphere juxtaposes hair in a warm terracotta or burnt orange tone, skin in ochre or soft orange, and a closed eye with pronounced linear lashes that evoke a state of serene introspection. The figure wears a structured garment with a vertical multicolor stripe pattern that harmonizes yellow, navy blue, sky blue, ochre, and violet tones. The entire ensemble is set against a background precisely divided into four large quadrants of flat colors: pastel violet, vibrant yellow, turquoise blue, and deep navy blue.

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

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

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Unique work
Mixed media on canvas
Year: 2026
Artistic 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, turning the set into a solid and collectible body of work.

My artistic practice centers on reinterpretation of portraiture 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 strength and immediate appeal, qualities especially valued on platforms like Catawiki, where first impressions matter. The clean, modern, and highly recognizable compositions facilitate its 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 sales 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 value appreciation.

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