#33242 Godofredo Ortega Munoz

The canvas presents a landscape rendered in a deliberately flattened and stylized manner. A dark band runs along the lower edge, acting as a visual anchor and creating a sense of enclosure. Above this, a horizontal plane dominates – a field or plateau populated with rounded forms that appear to be trees. These are not depicted realistically; instead, they possess an almost uniform shape, their foliage suggested by short, choppy brushstrokes in muted greens and whites against darker trunks.
The background rises gently, transitioning into a pale sky punctuated by faint indications of clouds. The color palette is restricted primarily to earth tones – browns, ochres, creams, and dull greens – contributing to an overall feeling of austerity and quietude. Theres a lack of depth; perspective is minimized, resulting in a compressed pictorial space.
The artist’s application of paint is characterized by visible brushwork, adding texture and emphasizing the materiality of the medium. The forms are not blended smoothly but rather delineated with distinct strokes, reinforcing the stylized nature of the scene. This technique lends a certain roughness to the surface, preventing it from appearing overly polished or idealized.
Subtly, theres an unsettling quality to the uniformity of the trees and the lack of variation in the landscape. The repetition suggests a sense of order, perhaps even control, but also hints at a potential loss of individuality or natural complexity. The dark band at the bottom could be interpreted as a barrier, isolating the viewer from the depicted scene. It’s possible to read this work as an exploration of themes related to memory, displacement, and the constructed nature of perception – a landscape not necessarily observed but rather remembered or imagined.