#29131 Jacint Salvado

The painting presents a fragmented portrait, dominated by a stark contrast between angular planes and a limited palette of red, yellow, black, and pink. The subject appears to be a female figure depicted in profile, though the conventional representation is radically disrupted through geometric deconstruction. A second, more frontal view of the face is superimposed upon the profile, creating a sense of duality or layered perception.
The artist employed a technique that breaks down form into sharp, intersecting lines and flat surfaces. These planes are not smoothly blended but rather presented as distinct entities, contributing to a feeling of instability and fractured identity. The use of color further emphasizes this fragmentation; the yellows and reds seem to emanate from within the figure, while the black creates a sense of shadow and depth that simultaneously defines and obscures.
The composition is tightly cropped, with the dark background intensifying the focus on the subject’s face. Theres an intentional flattening of perspective, denying any illusionistic space. The gaze directed outward suggests introspection or perhaps a silent observation of the viewer.
Subtly, theres a suggestion of psychological complexity. The dual representation of the face – profile and frontal – might allude to conflicting perspectives or hidden aspects of personality. The fractured nature of the image could be interpreted as an exploration of identity itself, questioning the solidity and coherence of selfhood. The overall effect is one of intense emotionality conveyed through a deliberate rejection of traditional representational methods.