#11419 Ricart

The composition presents a fractured and fragmented view of what might have once been recognizable forms. Here we observe a deliberate dismantling of spatial coherence; planes intersect at oblique angles, creating a sense of instability and visual complexity. The artist has eschewed traditional perspective, opting instead for multiple viewpoints simultaneously presented within the same frame.
A dominant palette of muted earth tones – ochres, browns, creams – is punctuated by strategic injections of cooler hues: teal, green, and touches of blue. These color contrasts heighten the sense of dynamism and prevent the overall effect from becoming monotonous. The use of color is not representational; rather, it serves to delineate planes and contribute to the abstract nature of the work.
Several distinct shapes emerge within this arrangement. A spherical form, dark in tone, floats centrally, acting as a visual anchor amidst the surrounding chaos. To its left, a curvilinear structure, rendered in shades of blue and white, suggests a distorted vessel or organic shape. A series of rectangular blocks, some vertically oriented, others angled sharply, create a sense of architectural fragmentation. These geometric elements seem to both define and dissolve boundaries within the pictorial space.
The artist’s brushwork appears deliberate, with crisp edges defining many of the planes. This precision reinforces the feeling of constructed forms rather than observed reality. The absence of traditional shading or modeling further contributes to the flatness and two-dimensionality characteristic of this style.
Subtly embedded within the abstraction are hints of figuration – a suggestion of a human profile in one plane, a possible reference to musical instruments in another. However, these allusions remain elusive, deliberately obscured by the overall fragmentation. The work seems less concerned with depicting specific objects than with exploring the formal possibilities of shape, color, and space.
The subtext likely revolves around themes of deconstruction, perception, and the breakdown of traditional representation. It suggests a questioning of established visual conventions and an exploration of alternative modes of seeing and understanding the world. The fractured nature of the composition might also be interpreted as reflecting a sense of societal or psychological fragmentation.