Description

“Femme Fatale” suggests an interpretation of the figure, in a close-up, as a mysterious and seductive woman, potentially dangerous, who holds a cigarette between her slightly parted lips, embodying the “femme fatale”, a common archetype in art and literature characterized by its mystery and seductive power.

The cigarette symbolizes that fatal quality, a vice that seduces while also signaling imminent danger. The work, in its expressionist style, communicates a deep and dark feeling, evoking the enigmatic aura of the depicted figure.

The treatment of the image is abstract, with smudges and thick lines that distort and fragment the face, creating a sense of disintegration of the features.

The color palette is mainly dark, with shades of gray dominating the composition, interrupted by bursts of fluorescent colors such as red, orange, blue, and yellow. These vibrant colors symbolize moments of emotional intensity that break the monotony of the gray.

The technique of acrylic on canvas is consistent with Maseda’s contemporary visual language, where texture and the quickness of brushstrokes contribute to a sense of urgency and rawness in the work. The size of 73 x 92 cm allows for immersion in the details and textures, inviting the viewer to an intimate and direct visual experience, in line with Maseda’s artistic philosophy.

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