356_Blue and black (2026) Original Collage by Manel Villalonga

This is a detailed mixed-media art collage featuring a black-and-white portrait overlaid with graphic and textual elements. The composition centres on a woman’s face, highlighted by a touch of vibrant blue over one of her eyes. Various fragments of text from newspapers and documents form the basis of the work, adding layers of visual information. Abstract elements such as circles of various sizes and colours (black, white, light blue), numbers, letters and splashes of orange and black paint create a dynamic and modern aesthetic. The human figure is integrated with geometric shapes and patterns, suggesting an exploration of identity and cognition. The work combines figuration with abstraction, creating an intriguing contrast between the recognisable and the conceptual.

Materials used:

collage, acrylic, and photo transfer

Details:

• Collage on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 60 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 60 x 60cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits