Carlos Amorales

Mexican, born 1970

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The image shows intersecting shapes with strong outlines, forming an abstract composition of two overlapping humanoid figures. The figures are rendered in solid black and red colors, creating a visual contrast. The red shape resembles a figure facing towards the left, while the black shape mimics a similar pose facing the right, suggesting two people passing each other. The intersection of these shapes creates an abstract play of form and space, where the overlapping areas suggest the silhouette of a person with one leg stepping forward.
Carlos Amorales, Archive Personage, 2008, cut-and-pasted red coated paper and black paper on wove paper, Gift of Frederick P. Ognibene, M.D., 2024.153.6

Archive Personage

Carlos Amorales · 2008 · cut-and-pasted red coated paper and black paper on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.153.6