#04535 Xaime Quessada (1937-2007)

The composition presents a complex arrangement of fractured forms and intense color fields. A dominant palette of reds, oranges, and purples creates a sense of heat and emotional intensity. These hues are not applied uniformly; instead, they bleed into one another, generating areas of visual ambiguity and dynamism.
Here we see what appears to be the remnants of architectural structures – fragmented walls, pillars, and perhaps window frames – all rendered in an abstract manner. The perspective is deliberately distorted, defying conventional spatial logic. These elements are not presented as solid, stable entities but rather as shards or echoes of a once-coherent whole.
The artist employed a technique that suggests layering and transparency. Certain forms seem to float above others, creating a sense of depth despite the overall flatness of the picture plane. This overlapping contributes to the feeling of disorientation and fragmentation. The brushwork is loose and expressive, with visible strokes adding texture and further disrupting any illusion of solidity.
The arrangement of these elements evokes a sense of chaos or upheaval. It’s possible to interpret this as a visual representation of destruction, either literal or metaphorical – perhaps reflecting societal collapse or the disintegration of personal identity. The lack of clear focal point encourages the viewers eye to wander across the surface, encountering disparate fragments and struggling to assemble a cohesive narrative.
The color choices also contribute significantly to the work’s emotional impact. The prevalence of red suggests passion, anger, or even violence, while the purples introduce an element of melancholy or spiritual yearning. These conflicting emotions are interwoven within the composition, creating a complex and unsettling atmosphere. Ultimately, the painting resists easy interpretation; it offers instead a visceral experience of fragmentation and instability.