Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face #79 -XL- ( No reserve )

Title: Fragmented Face #79
Series: The 1000 Faces
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

This work presents a magnetic neocubist and geometric portrait that stands out for its deep formal duality and a sophisticated chromatic orchestration. The central figure, characterized by a straight bob-style mane, is vertically divided by a clean black line that fragments the composition into two conceptually opposite hemispheres. The left side displays fiery orange hair, a face tinted light blue, and a closed eye evoking serenity; by contrast, the right side contrasts a cobalt blue mane, a soft ochre skin tone, and an almond-shaped open eye with an intense red pupil. The figure wears a structured black high-neck garment that sits on a torso meticulously fragmented into vertical and geometric blocks of lilac, turquoise, red, dark gray, and orange. The background complements this constructive mathematics with a dynamic play of tilted planes and quadrants where turquoise blue, cream, violet, black, red, and navy tones alternate.

The result is a sophisticated painting that combines classical portraiture with geometric abstraction and synthetic cubism. The balanced 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 avant-garde, bringing a distinguished and forward-looking presence to 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
Art Series:
The 1000 Faces is an evolving artistic project conceived as a collection in evolution, considered 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 set 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 strength and immediate appeal, qualities especially valued on platforms like Catawiki, where first impressions matter. The clean, modern, and highly recognizable compositions facilitate integration into different spaces, private and professional.
From a collection perspective, The 1000 Faces is envisioned as a progressive acquisition opportunity. Each work is numbered, 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 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 for value growth.
The 1000 Faces is conceived to be collected, to evolve, and to consolidate as a recognizable series within accessible contemporary art.