Broken 

Curator: Valentina Remenar’s digital artwork, simply titled "Broken," presents an intriguing study in contemporary portraiture. Editor: Right, my first thought? It feels like a visual metaphor for fragmented thoughts. The bright, almost psychedelic colors clashing with the serene face—it's a beautiful contrast. Curator: Precisely. Notice how the composition emphasizes clean lines and planes, adhering to modernist principles, yet disrupting this rigidity is the titular sense of breaking. Editor: That’s the pop art influence, right? It feels almost like a high-fashion ad that went beautifully wrong, and there is a vulnerable exposure that you just cannot ignore. It hints at a deeper emotional state. Curator: Indeed. The use of negative space also focuses the viewer’s attention on the juxtaposition of calm and disarray, almost inviting the audience to engage and piece together its narrative structure, offering an intimate view of fragility. Editor: Which makes you think about the times we've all felt a bit shattered, a bit undone. The flowing colors could represent the messy thoughts or the masks we put on. It really lets the raw human experience to permeate through the screen, doesn't it? Curator: Absolutely. What is particularly striking is how it marries digital precision with a deeply personal statement. Remenar compels us to reconsider how we present and perceive the self. Editor: Well, I think “Broken” manages to capture something universal. Even through the technical skill, there's this raw, vulnerable humanity that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt like they were coming apart at the seams. Curator: A truly compelling blend of aesthetics and affect, then.