Hombre con Pez
Hombre con Pez
Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 2022
Dimensions: 75 x 75 cm / 28 x 28 in
"Man with Fish" by Alfredo Sosabravo.
We encounter a captivating fusion of the ordinary and the surreal. The artwork depicts a man whose face has been tied to a fish, a subject that is given new dimensions through Sosabravo's distinctive use of form and color. The man's visage and attire are a jigsaw of patterns and vibrant hues, assembled in a way that is reminiscent of traditional patchwork, yet pulsating with contemporary energy. His hat, a striking element of his ensemble, features intricate patterns, suggesting both a sense of style.
The fish is whimsical, rendered with a playful assortment of circles and organic shapes. The composition is set against a backdrop that alternates between warm and cool colors, delineating the space and accentuating the interaction between the man and the fish. Sosabravo's artwork is not only a visual feast but also a dialogue between the viewer, the subjects, and the artist's rich imaginative landscape.