#38611 Esteban Frances

The drawing presents a humanoid figure constructed from avian elements, specifically those of a rooster. The creature stands in profile, facing right, and occupies nearly the entire frame. Its upper body is largely that of a rooster – a prominent comb atop its head, a beak replacing a human nose, and feathers covering the neck and shoulders. These features are rendered with meticulous detail, showcasing individual feather textures and subtle color variations within the red and black plumage.
Below this avian torso, the figure transitions into a more anthropomorphic form. The arms are muscular and possess hands holding what appears to be a decorative walking stick or scepter. The legs are similarly stylized; they retain the scaled texture of bird feet but adopt a human-like posture with bent knees and visible musculature. A green military jacket, adorned with gold epaulettes, is worn over the feathered torso, adding an element of theatricality and perhaps suggesting a commentary on authority or societal roles. The trousers are striped in shades of beige and brown, further emphasizing the hybrid nature of the being.
The color palette is dominated by earthy tones – browns, greens, reds, and blacks – with touches of gold highlighting the military attire. The background is plain and off-white, directing full attention to the central figure.
Subtextually, the drawing seems to explore themes of transformation, identity, and perhaps satire. The combination of animalistic and human characteristics suggests a questioning of boundaries between species or social classes. The military uniform could be interpreted as a critique of power structures, portraying them as absurd or incongruous when applied to an inherently unconventional being. The posture, while upright, carries a hint of awkwardness, implying a discomfort with the imposed identity. Overall, the work evokes a sense of whimsical strangeness and invites contemplation on the nature of selfhood and societal expectations.