#04529 Xaime Quessada (1937-2007)

The composition presents a fractured and fragmented view, dominated by a palette of warm earth tones – primarily shades of orange, terracotta, and russet – interspersed with cooler grey-blue planes. The artist has eschewed traditional perspective, instead opting for a Cubist approach that deconstructs forms into geometric shapes. These shapes – predominantly triangles, trapezoids, and irregular polygons – overlap and intersect, creating a sense of spatial ambiguity and visual dynamism.
Here we see no recognizable objects or figures in the conventional sense; rather, the work appears to be an exploration of form and color relationships. The surfaces are textured, suggesting a layered application of paint, possibly with scraping or impasto techniques employed to create depth and tactile quality. Light seems to emanate from within the composition itself, highlighting certain planes while casting others into shadow, further contributing to the feeling of instability and complexity.
The subtexts inherent in this work revolve around themes of perception and representation. The fragmentation suggests a questioning of traditional modes of seeing and understanding. It implies that reality is not fixed or singular but rather a collection of perspectives, each valid yet incomplete on its own. The absence of narrative content encourages the viewer to engage actively with the formal elements – the shapes, colors, and textures – to construct their own meaning from the arrangement.
The restricted color range, while warm, also evokes a sense of confinement or introspection. The overall effect is one of controlled chaos; an ordered system built upon deliberate disruption. It’s a visual puzzle that resists easy interpretation, inviting prolonged contemplation and multiple readings.