Diana
 
Acrylic painting on wooden panel 80 x 60 cm
 
This painting uses a distinctive abstract and geometric style with a Cubist influence.
Composition and style:
 
1. Cubist Influence and Geometric Fragmentation:
The portrait is composed of angular, geometric shapes, reminiscent of Cubism. The face and upper body are broken into multicolored planes, each contributing to a fragmented and multifaceted view of the subject. This adds complexity and dynamism to the piece, allowing multiple perspectives to coexist.
 
2. Color Palette:
The color palette is vibrant and varied, with bold hues such as yellow, green, red, and blue. Each section of the face and body is painted in different colors, which highlights the geometric segmentation. This technique creates a sense of depth and movement. The balance of warm and cool tones further enhances the contrast, making the figure pop against the muted background.
 
3. Subject and Composition:
The central figure is a stylized, abstracted woman, with exaggerated facial features like large eyes and lips.The fragmented body has two spirals representing breasts, which echo some aspects of ancient symbols or surrealist iconography.The background consists of abstract floral and plant-like elements, providing a natural contrast to the sharp geometry of the figure. These organic shapes seem to grow in an orderly, almost scientific manner, contrasting with the abstract, geometric form of the woman.
 
4. Lines and Structure:
The lines are sharp and precise, creating the impression of a faceted structure.Vertical lines in the background, represented by plants and thin, stalk-like shapes, add to the composition’s structure, drawing the eye upward.The layering of these natural elements also frames the central figure, giving a sense of balance between organic and artificial forms.
 
5. Facial Expression and Surrealism:
The subject's facial expression is enigmatic and serene, combining elements of surrealism with geometric abstraction. The large eyes and elongated neck evoke a sense of otherworldliness, further emphasized by the fragmented nature of the figure.
 
6. Symbolism:
The geometric segmentation, alongside the organic background, could suggest a theme of human interaction with nature, or the contrast between the natural and the artificial.The presence of surreal, otherworldly plant forms around the subject hints at a dreamlike or imaginative setting.
 
This combination of abstract, geometric, and surrealist elements gives the piece a unique, modern aesthetic while also drawing on the techniques of early 20th-century art movements like Cubism and Surrealism. The overall effect is a visually striking, thought-provoking image with layered meaning.