#03396 Angel Planells

The painting presents a fragmented portrait, rendered in a style characterized by geometric simplification and a deliberate disruption of traditional perspective. The subjects face is deconstructed into planes of color – predominantly blue, red, and yellow – which overlap and intersect, creating a sense of spatial ambiguity. A single eye, depicted as a pale oval with a dark pupil, dominates the composition; its placement seems arbitrary, detached from any conventional facial structure.
The artist employed a limited palette, relying on these core colors to establish mood and form. The red section, positioned near the lower portion of the image, introduces a note of intensity that contrasts with the cooler blues above. The yellow appears as an accent, adding a touch of warmth amidst the more somber tones.
A textual element is visible in the upper left corner; fragments of printed matter – likely newspaper headlines – are incorporated into the background. These snippets are illegible but contribute to a sense of disorientation and suggest a commentary on media or public discourse. The dark, almost black, framing around the central image further isolates the subject, intensifying the feeling of confinement and fragmentation.
The overall effect is one of psychological complexity. The disjointed forms and the isolated eye evoke feelings of alienation and introspection. It’s possible to interpret this as a representation of fractured identity or a critique of societal pressures that demand conformity. The deliberate lack of naturalism challenges conventional notions of portraiture, prompting viewers to engage with the work on an intellectual rather than purely representational level.