#16994 Monica Ozamiz Fortis

The composition presents a fragmented urban scene, rendered in a style characterized by bold brushstrokes and a limited palette dominated by cool tones – blues, greens, and grays – punctuated by flashes of red and pink. The artist has eschewed traditional perspective, instead opting for a flattened pictorial space where elements overlap and interlock without clear spatial relationships.
Here we see what appears to be a street corner or intersection. A vehicle, possibly an automobile, occupies the lower portion of the canvas; its form is abstracted into geometric planes of color, suggesting movement rather than precise representation. Above this, several figures are discernible, though their forms are similarly simplified and distorted. They seem engaged in conversation or interaction, yet their anonymity contributes to a sense of detachment and alienation. The artist placed them within a dense network of architectural elements – walls, windows, and perhaps building facades – which further compress the space and create a feeling of confinement.
The application of paint is vigorous and expressive. Thick impasto layers build up texture on the surface, adding visual weight and dynamism to the scene. Color isnt used descriptively; rather, it functions as an emotional register, conveying a mood of urban anxiety or melancholy. The abrupt transitions between hues and the lack of blending contribute to a sense of unease and fragmentation.
Subtexts within the work suggest themes of modern alienation and the dehumanizing effects of urbanization. The indistinctness of the figures implies a loss of individual identity within the crowd. The fractured composition mirrors the brokenness and disarray often associated with contemporary life. While seemingly chaotic, there is an underlying structure to the arrangement; the artist has created a visual language that communicates more through feeling than literal depiction. The overall effect is one of intense observation filtered through a subjective lens, capturing a fleeting moment in time within a complex urban environment.