Life Is So Complex 1966

"Life Is So Complex" is a 1966 work by French artist Martial Raysse, known for his Pop Art and Nouveau Réalisme styles. The artwork is composed of nine individual panels, each depicting a fragment of a woman's face - an eye, a mouth, or a profile. This fragmented approach, characteristic of Pop Art, creates a sense of disjointedness and reflects the complexity of human relationships and the human condition. The bold colors, especially the red lips, add a striking contrast to the black and white background. This interplay of color and fragmentation captures the energy and dynamism of the 1960s.