#02547 Filippo De Pisis

The composition presents a dense layering of geometric forms and fragmented imagery, creating a dynamic and somewhat unsettling visual experience. A dominant red form, resembling a stylized fish or perhaps a monstrous head, occupies the central foreground. Its open mouth reveals a jagged array of teeth, contributing to an atmosphere of potential threat or aggression. The eye within the form is rendered as a dark circle, suggesting a focused, almost predatory gaze.
Surrounding this central figure are intersecting planes and angular shapes in varying hues – yellows, pinks, browns, and whites – that appear to both enclose and dissect it. These geometric elements lack clear perspective or spatial coherence, contributing to the overall sense of disorientation. A series of thin black lines crisscross the composition, further fragmenting the visual field and suggesting a complex network of connections or tensions.
Several recognizable objects are incorporated into the design. A paintbrush is positioned near the upper center, hinting at the act of creation itself, while a musical instrument – possibly an accordion – is partially visible within the central red form. The presence of these items suggests a commentary on artistic production and cultural expression.
At the lower left corner, a fragment of printed material, bearing Italian text and a heraldic emblem, introduces a layer of historical or national context. A typographical ampersand (&) is positioned near the bottom center, its shape echoing some of the angular forms within the composition. The inclusion of this symbol could be interpreted as representing connection, conjunction, or perhaps even a sense of incompleteness.
The artist’s signature and date (22.XI.36) are discreetly placed in the lower right corner, anchoring the work within a specific time frame and acknowledging the creators presence. The overall effect is one of controlled chaos – a deliberate arrangement of disparate elements that resists easy interpretation while simultaneously suggesting underlying themes of power, creation, and cultural identity.