Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face #80 -XL- ( No reserve )

Title: Fragmented Face #80
Series: The 1000 Faces
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

This work presents a sophisticated and balanced neocubist-style portrait that stands out for its deep geometric harmony, fragmented symmetry, and a rich orchestration of flat hard-edged colors. The central face is divided vertically by a sharp black line that contrasts two chromatic and formal identities. The left hemisphere features a violet-toned complexion framed by an long black wavy mane and an almond-shaped eye with an intense red pupil; by contrast, the right hemisphere offers an ochre or cream skin tone, wavy hair in turquoise-green, an eye with a yellow iris and a delicate red circular pendant hanging linearly. A large aura or arch of vibrant yellow crowns the figure’s head, cutting across a background divided into clean blocks of ultramarine blue, dark gray, and cream. At the base of the composition, the torso and clothing are deconstructed into a series of multicolored geometric planes and oblique lines that blend tones of red, turquoise, yellow, and a central two-tone circle that unifies both sides of the artwork.

The result is a sophisticated painting that combines classical portraiture with geometric abstraction and synthetic Cubism. The vibrant color palette and sharp lines create a visually powerful piece, ideal for collectors seeking a fusion between the figurative and modern avant-garde, adding distinction 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 evolving artistic project conceived as a collection in development, 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 whole a solid and collectible body of work.

My artistic practice focuses on reinterpretation of the portrait through a geometric and contemporary approach. Each face is built through color planes, defined lines, and fragmented structures that produce 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 impact and immediate appeal, qualities especially valued on platforms like CataWiki, where first impressions are key. Clean, modern, and highly recognizable compositions facilitate their integration into different spaces, both private and professional.

From a collecting perspective, The 1000 Faces is positioned as a progressive buying 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 cohesive 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 value appreciation.

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