Tom Roy - Broken Connection XL

Broken Connection – Tom Roy (2026)

Original painting of contemporary art | Urban Pop Art | Expressionist female portrait | Large format | Unique work

Broken Connection is a 2026 original work by Spanish contemporary artist Tom Roy, merging figurative expressionist painting, urban art and pop art aesthetics into a composition of high visual and emotional intensity.

The protagonist, a woman with a penetrating gaze and defiant attitude, holds a red phone while looking at the viewer with an expression that combines sensuality, determination and vulnerability.

Next to her, a broken red heart, painted with the spontaneity of urban graffiti, introduces the narrative element of the composition: a connection that has been lost, a conversation that never reached completion, or a story that deserves to be left behind.

Broken Connection speaks of human relationships, emotions and, above all, the power to decide when it is time to stop waiting for a call and start listening to oneself.

The work explores the contrast between emotional fragility and personal strength. Its protagonist does not represent a woman defeated by heartbreak, but someone capable of transforming a rupture into a new assertion of independence.

The background combines deep blacks, grays, earth tones and worn whites, built through overlays of paint, textures, splashes and spontaneous gestures that evoke the walls of the great cities.

The intense reds of the phone and the broken heart create a powerful chromatic contrast, while the expressive features, the hands with exaggerated Proportions and the magnetic gaze reflect Tom Roy’s characteristic pictorial language.

The combination of contemporary figuration, street art aesthetics and expressionism makes this piece a work with its own personality, able to attract every gaze.

A work for spaces with personality

Thanks to its square format of 95 × 95 cm (37.4 × 37.4 inches), Broken Connection offers a notable visual presence without being excessive, becoming a focal point within any contemporary space.

Especially suited for:

Urban lofts and industrial interiors: its worn textures, blacks and reds dialog with materials like cement, metal and brick.

Contemporary and minimalist living rooms: it brings character and contrast to white, greige or warm gray walls.

Design spaces and boutique hotels: ideal for environments seeking original works with visual identity and narrative.

Creative offices and architectural studios: an expressive piece that conveys independence, personality and strength.

Urban and contemporary figurative art collections: especially interesting for those who value female portrait, expressionism and pop art.

Its balanced composition and color combination allow it to fit both sober spaces and bold, eclectic interiors.

Artwork features

Artist: Tom Roy
Title: Broken Connection
Year: 2026
Style: Contemporary art, expressionist figuration, Urban Pop Art and Street Art
Recommended format once mounted: 95 × 95 cm (37.4 × 37.4 inches)
Originality: Unique original work, not a reproduction
Signature: Signed by the artist
Authenticity: Includes certificate of authenticity (COA)

About the artist

Tom Roy is a Spanish contemporary artist whose figurative painting is recognized for the psychological intensity of his characters, their penetrating gazes, expressive hands and a bold and decisive brushstroke.

His work revolves around empowerment, personal growth, freedom of the individual and the elimination of barriers and limitations.

He has participated in national and international exhibitions and art projects, including World Art Dubai, and his work is part of private and institutional collections.

His pictorial language combines the strength of figurative expressionism with influences from urban art and contemporary visual culture, developing a recognizable and deeply personal style.

Presentation and shipping

The work is carefully delivered rolled in a high-strength tube, unstretched, to facilitate transport and ensure adequate protection during shipping.

The canvas should be stretched on a frame by a professional. The recommended format once mounted is 95 × 95 cm (37.4 × 37.4 inches).

Certificate of authenticity (COA) is included.

Ambient photographs and scale images are simulations created to show how the work can be integrated into a real space. Furniture and decorative elements are not included.

Colors may vary slightly depending on lighting and screen settings.

An original, expressive work full of personality that turns a tale of heartbreak into a declaration of independence and strength.