#17027 Monica Ozamiz Fortis

The composition presents a feline subject rendered in a style characterized by angular forms and a fragmented approach to color. The animal dominates the central space, its posture suggesting alertness or perhaps apprehension. Its eyes, sharply delineated with yellow highlights, draw immediate attention and contribute to an overall sense of intensity.
The artist employed a palette dominated by warm tones – ochre, orange, and red – interspersed with cooler blues and greens. These colors are not applied naturalistically; instead, they appear in blocks and planes, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow that flattens the perspective. The background is similarly constructed from geometric shapes, further emphasizing the painting’s departure from traditional representational techniques.
Below the cat, a dark bottle stands on a circular surface, partially obscured by angular forms. A small, indistinct object – possibly another vessel or dish – is visible in the lower right corner. These elements are integrated into the overall design, contributing to the sense of spatial ambiguity and visual complexity.
The painting’s subtexts seem to revolve around themes of observation and perception. The cats gaze suggests a scrutiny directed outward, while the fractured forms might symbolize a deconstruction of reality or an exploration of subjective experience. The limited depth and flattened perspective contribute to a feeling of detachment, as if the viewer is observing a scene filtered through a particular lens. There’s a certain tension between the animal’s inherent grace and the harshness of its representation, hinting at a broader commentary on the relationship between nature and artistic interpretation.