327_ Whispers of Time (2026) Original Collage by Manel Villalonga

This work features a mixed-media collage style, characterised by a monochromatic palette dominated by black, white and shades of grey. The overall aesthetic leans towards a contemporary, abstract and slightly surrealist portrait. There is a deliberate fragmentation of the subject’s face, superimposed upon gestural strokes and textured glazes.
The texture is rich and layered, with visible fragments of paper and washes of ink.

The composition is asymmetrical and dynamic. The central focus is the face, but it is deconstructed and reassembled with abstract elements and graphic symbols such as circles, a burst of stars and fragments of text. This creates a sense of depth and visual intrigue, inviting the viewer to reconstruct the narrative. The use of a limited colour palette emphasises form and contrast, with sharp black lines and shapes juxtaposed against softer grey areas and intense whites. The overall impression is one of urban decay and modern fragmentation, perhaps reminiscent of collage artists exploring themes of identity and perception in a contemporary context.

Materials used:

paper cutouts, acrylic and transfer

Details:

• Collage on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40 x 40 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 40 x 40cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: People and portraits

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