#36548 Francisco De La Pompa Ramos

The composition presents a fragmented and layered visual field dominated by shades of blue, black, and ochre. The artist has employed a heavily textured surface, achieved through impasto techniques, which lends a tactile quality to the work and obscures precise forms. A network of thick, red lines bisects the canvas diagonally, creating a sense of division and tension within the image.
On the left side, we observe what appear to be abstracted architectural elements – perhaps fragments of walls or facades – rendered in muted blues and blacks with hints of grey. These shapes are not presented as whole structures but rather as broken pieces, suggesting decay, loss, or disruption. A central cluster of ochre-toned forms introduces a warmer hue, yet these too seem fractured and incomplete. The rough application of paint creates an impression of instability and erosion.
The right side mirrors the left in its fragmented approach, although here the blue tones are more intense and appear to be layered with white, creating a sense of depth or perhaps even luminescence. A rectangular shape, positioned near the upper right corner, is sharply defined against the background, drawing the eye and suggesting an attempt at order amidst the chaos.
Beneath the composition, a block of text is visible, though its legibility is compromised by the painting’s texture and the angle from which its viewed. The presence of this textual element introduces another layer of complexity; it could be interpreted as a commentary on language itself, or perhaps an attempt to contextualize the visual elements through written explanation – an explanation that remains elusive due to its obscured nature.
The overall effect is one of disorientation and ambiguity. The fractured forms, the stark division imposed by the red lines, and the obscured text all contribute to a sense of unease and uncertainty. It’s possible to read this as an exploration of memory, loss, or the breakdown of structures – both physical and conceptual. The painting resists easy interpretation, inviting prolonged engagement and multiple readings.