#46530 Andre Brasilier

Here we see a composition that blends figuration and abstraction in a manner suggesting a stylized portrait alongside floral elements. The upper portion is dominated by a dark blue-black form, likely intended as a hat or architectural element, which truncates the figure below. This creates an immediate sense of cropping and fragmentation, disrupting any conventional portrayal of a subject.
The figure itself is rendered in broad strokes of red, with minimal detail suggesting a woman’s face and upper torso. The simplification reduces her to essential shapes, emphasizing form over realistic representation. Her gaze appears directed outward, yet the cropped nature of the image prevents a full understanding of her expression or context. This contributes to an overall feeling of detachment and anonymity.
Below the figure, a bouquet of flowers occupies the lower half of the composition. The blossoms are executed in contrasting shades of pink and black, creating a dynamic interplay of color and form. Their arrangement is loose and somewhat chaotic, suggesting natural growth rather than formal design. The vase holding the flowers is depicted with minimal detail, appearing as a simple white shape that anchors the floral display.
The artist’s use of color is striking; the vibrant red of the figure contrasts sharply with the darker tones of the hat and the black blossoms, drawing the viewers eye across the composition. The limited palette contributes to a sense of elegance and refinement. The overall effect is one of stylized beauty, where recognizable forms are deconstructed and reassembled into an evocative arrangement. There’s a deliberate ambiguity present; the work resists easy categorization, existing somewhere between portraiture, still life, and abstract design. It evokes a mood of quiet sophistication and understated melancholy.