#44148 Benjamin Palencia

The canvas presents a densely layered landscape, dominated by undulating hills and what appear to be terraced structures carved into the terrain. A palpable sense of depth is achieved through overlapping planes and varying degrees of detail; closer elements are rendered with more precision while those receding into the distance become increasingly abstract.
Here we see a palette primarily composed of earthy tones – ochres, browns, greens, and reds – applied in thick, impasto strokes that contribute to the painting’s textural richness. The application is vigorous, almost frenetic, suggesting an emotional intensity underlying the depiction. A band of pinkish-red hues stretches across the upper portion of the composition, possibly representing a sky or distant horizon, though its precise nature remains ambiguous due to the overall stylistic approach.
The structures integrated into the landscape are difficult to definitively identify. They suggest human intervention and cultivation, yet their forms are distorted and fragmented, hinting at a possible state of ruin or transformation. The arrangement seems less about realistic representation and more about conveying an impression of a place shaped by both natural forces and human activity.
A subtext of displacement or upheaval emerges from the painting’s visual language. The fractured forms, the dense layering, and the agitated brushwork all contribute to a feeling of instability and change. It is possible that the artist intended to convey not just a physical location but also a psychological state – a sense of disorientation or loss associated with a place undergoing significant alteration. The lack of clear perspective and the compression of space further amplify this impression, creating an environment that feels both familiar and unsettling.

The overall effect is one of controlled chaos; a landscape simultaneously beautiful and fraught with a latent tension.