Resistencia, 2024

Jose Maria Fernandez Doña  

Mixed media and paper relief assemblage on panel

is an exploration of structural tension, spatial depth, and tectonic balance. Rooted in the visual vocabulary of Constructivism and architectural abstraction, the work blurs the boundary between two-dimensional painting and low-relief sculpture.

Through a sequence of precisely cut, overlapping planes, the composition breaks away from a flat surface to engage directly with physical space, casting subtle, shifting shadows that alter with the viewer's perspective. The dialogue between cool, chalky neutrals and the dense, textural pillar of saturated red forms a powerful chromatic anchor. Within this vibrant vertical axis, organic patterns contrast sharply with the rigid discipline of surrounding planes, suggesting a dialogue between vulnerability and resilience.

A sharp, dynamic ochre-yellow line cuts across the composition, acting as both an incision and a connector—threading through levels of relief and disrupting the geometric silence. The work balances restraint with expressive material presence, inviting contemplation on boundaries, permanence, and the quiet persistence of structure under tension.

Style & Movement: Geometric abstraction, architectural constructivism, contemporary assemblage / paper relief.

Spatial Dynamic: Deep shadow-box framing emphasizes the work as a tactile, volumetric object rather than a passive image.

Themes: Balance, resistance (), fragility versus monolithic form, spatial geometry.