This artwork is a striking example of abstract expressionism, characterized by its bold use of color, fragmented forms, and a chaotic composition that evokes strong emotion. The piece appears to depict a distorted, contorted pair of interconnected faces with exaggerated and disjointed features: large, asymmetrical eyes; multiple sets of white grid-like teeth; while human organs are re-connected in strange new ways.
The fragmented face could symbolize inner turmoil, fear, or a fractured sense of identity, common themes in abstract expressionist works.
The use of thick black outlines to separate the shapes gives it a stained-glass-like quality, while the vibrant colors (reds, blues, yellows, and greens) create a sense of intensity and unease.
van den hooven
Fragmented Expression
38cm x 27cm
AUD$230
Watercolour and wax pencil
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