#16989 Monica Ozamiz Fortis

Here we see a composition centered around a figure seemingly pushing a child in a stroller or carriage. The artist employs a fractured, geometric style reminiscent of Cubism, breaking down forms into angular planes and overlapping shapes. This fragmentation creates a sense of instability and visual complexity.
The adult figure dominates the upper portion of the canvas. Their posture is upright but their gaze appears distant, almost melancholic. The face lacks detail, contributing to an impression of anonymity or perhaps representing a universal maternal role rather than a specific individual. The child within the carriage occupies a lower position, their face also rendered with limited detail, suggesting vulnerability and dependence.
The color palette is predominantly warm – oranges, reds, yellows – contrasted by cooler tones of purple and blue. These colors are applied in flat planes, further emphasizing the geometric structure. The interplay between these hues creates visual tension and adds to the overall sense of unease or introspection. Theres a deliberate lack of shading or blending; edges are sharp and defined, reinforcing the fragmented nature of the scene.
The composition’s verticality draws the eye upwards, yet the fractured planes prevent any feeling of easy ascension. The stroller itself is rendered as an almost abstract structure, its lines echoing the angularity of the surrounding forms. This integration of the object into the overall geometric design suggests a blurring of boundaries between figure and environment, reality and abstraction.
Subtly, theres a sense of confinement or entrapment conveyed by the rigid geometry and limited space within the composition. The figures appear somewhat isolated, despite their proximity to one another. This could be interpreted as an exploration of themes such as responsibility, isolation, or the complexities of human relationships within a fragmented modern world.