Marcel Mendez - Fragmented Face # 63 -XL- ( No reserve )

Title: Fragmented Faces #63
Series: The 1000 Faces
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

This work offers a magnificent and symmetrical exploration of duality through a double portrait of neocubist and synthetic cut. On a clean plain light-blue background, two identical anthropomorphic figures are presented in parallel, engaging in a visual dialogue based on repetition and reflection. Each face is vertically segmented by a sharp central black line. In both figures, one half of the head is dyed an absolute black and the other a delicate pale pink, also alternating the eyelids in bright yellow and carmine red tones. Geometric details such as circular bright red cheekbones and linear earrings that fall subtly accentuate the graphic character of the composition. Both silhouettes wear jackets in the same blue tone as the background, topped with stiff collars in a vivid red that act as a strong chromatic anchor at the base of the painting.

The result is a sophisticated painting that combines the classic portrait 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 the figurative and modern abstraction, adding a distinguished and avant-garde presence to any space.

The canvas is carefully rolled and securely packed in a sturdy tube for shipping.
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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, which makes the set 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 create 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 the first impression is key. Clean, modern, and highly recognizable compositions facilitate their integration into different spaces, both private and professional.
From a collection perspective, The 1000 Faces is conceived as an opportunity for progressive 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 not only offers visually impactful pieces but also a clear and consistent narrative: an exploration of contemporary identity through repetition, variation, and formal synthesis. In the context of online sales, 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 conceived to be collected, evolve, and consolidate as a recognizable series within accessible contemporary art.