#29110 Jacinta Gil Roncales

The composition presents a figure seated within a roughly defined space, rendered in a style characterized by bold lines and vibrant color application. The background is dominated by a textured orange hue, achieved through layered strokes that create a sense of depth and visual complexity. This backdrop contrasts with the cooler tones used for the figure’s clothing – predominantly blues and greens – which demarcate a seated form.
The central figure appears humanoid, though stylized to an extent that obscures precise anatomical detail. The face is fragmented into planes of color, suggesting a deliberate distancing from naturalistic representation. One eye is rendered in profile, while the other faces forward, creating a disconcerting asymmetry that disrupts conventional notions of portraiture. The arm raised towards the upper right corner seems to gesture outwards, perhaps indicating an attempt at communication or a reaching for something beyond the immediate scene.
To the figure’s right, a serpentine form dominates the lower portion of the painting. This creature is constructed from swirling bands of pink, purple, and green, its elongated body twisting upwards towards the seated figure. The head features prominent teeth and a single, large eye that mirrors the gaze of the human figure, establishing a visual connection between them.
Above the figure, a circular form with radiating lines evokes imagery of a sun or an eye – a symbol often associated with observation, knowledge, or even divine presence. Its placement suggests a watchful quality to the scene.
The overall effect is one of dreamlike surrealism. The juxtaposition of human and animal forms, coupled with the fragmented facial features and symbolic elements, hints at underlying psychological themes. It’s possible to interpret this as an exploration of duality – perhaps between humanity and nature, reason and instinct, or conscious and unconscious states. The vibrant color palette contributes to a sense of heightened emotion and potential anxiety, while the deliberate distortion of form challenges conventional perceptions of reality. The work seems less concerned with literal representation than with conveying a symbolic narrative rooted in personal experience or mythology.