#17038 Monica Ozamiz Fortis

The composition presents a landscape fractured into geometric planes, creating a sense of fragmented perception rather than realistic representation. A pathway dominates the foreground, receding diagonally towards a distant horizon line that is barely discernible through the dense arrangement of shapes and colors. The path itself is rendered in pale hues – whites, creams, and touches of pink – suggesting an invitation or a journey into the depths of the scene.
The surrounding vegetation is abstracted to angular forms, primarily utilizing shades of green, blue, and purple. These colors are not blended smoothly; instead, they abut one another, emphasizing the sharp divisions within the landscape. The trees appear as dark silhouettes against lighter backgrounds, their branches delineated with stark lines that contribute to the overall sense of fragmentation.
The light source seems to originate from behind the central cluster of trees, casting a diffused glow that illuminates the pathway and creates subtle tonal variations across the planes. This illumination doesnt soften the angularity; rather, it highlights the contrast between light and shadow within each geometric form. The dark borders framing the image intensify the feeling of enclosure and focus attention on the interior landscape.
Subtextually, the painting seems to explore themes of perception and reality. The fractured forms suggest a subjective experience of nature – a world not seen as a unified whole but rather as a collection of discrete elements. The pathway could symbolize a personal journey or quest, while the obscured horizon hints at uncertainty or an unattainable goal. The overall effect is one of controlled chaos, where order emerges from fragmentation and beauty resides in the interplay of geometric shapes and contrasting colors.