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Alejandra y Penelope

 

The artwork is a stylized representation of two faces, with a clear influence from African tribal art and modernist styles. It employs a simplified color palette dominated by blues, browns, and oranges, with a stark use of black lines to define and separate elements within the composition. The faces are divided into colorful geometric shapes, a technique reminiscent of Synthetic Cubism, where the focus is on the combination of flat areas of color and textures to create the illusion of form and space.The eyes, lips, and earrings are rendered with a degree of realism, offering a compelling contrast to the otherwise abstracted forms. This duality enriches the visual experience, providing depth and emphasizing the fusion of the abstract with the representational.The background is subtly textured, suggesting a woven material or canvas, which adds another layer of cultural reference, potentially alluding to traditional African textiles. This textural contrast with the smoothness of the facial features further heightens the artwork's tactile quality.Overall, the piece is a celebration of form and color, balancing abstract geometry with lifelike detail to create a harmonious and evocative composition. It speaks to the intersection of identity, culture, and art, inviting contemplation on the synthesis of traditional and contemporary artistic expressions.

 

The print is on high quality paper.
The print size is 16 x 20 inches ( 40 x 50 cm).

 

Alejandra y Penelope

$250.00Price
  • You will receive the printed artwork in a cardboard tube that can sustain the travel to your location. Nevertheless, it may happen that sometimes the product may arrive damaged. If so, please make sure to make a video of the parcel before and during unboxing.
    Send the video to malatesta.artist@gmail.com.
    We can arrange a refund or a substitution.

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