#16958 Monica Ozamiz Fortis

Here we observe a composition dominated by intense color and fragmented forms. The palette is restricted primarily to shades of orange, blue, red, and black, applied with a visible textural quality suggesting pastel or crayon on paper. Theres no discernible attempt at realistic representation; instead, the artist prioritizes expressive mark-making and abstract shapes.
The arrangement appears to coalesce around an implied central form – a rounded shape that might suggest a head or a vessel – though its boundaries are indistinct and blurred by the surrounding chaotic energy of the colors. Linear elements in white delineate portions of this central mass, creating a sense of layering and depth despite the overall flatness of the work. These lines do not define edges precisely but rather trace paths across the surface, contributing to the feeling of movement and instability.
The black background is not merely a void; it’s actively textured with small marks that create a visual vibration, intensifying the vibrancy of the other colors. This interplay between dark and light, solid and fragmented, generates a dynamic tension within the piece.
Subtly, one might interpret this as an exploration of perception or memory – the way recollections are often incomplete, distorted by emotion, and filtered through subjective experience. The lack of clear definition could represent the elusiveness of understanding or the difficulty in grasping something intangible. Alternatively, the works raw energy and expressive use of color suggest a more immediate emotional outpouring, perhaps conveying feelings of anxiety, passion, or even ecstatic release. The signature at the bottom right corner is rendered with similar gestural quality as the rest of the composition, further emphasizing the artist’s direct involvement in the creation of this intensely personal visual statement.