Untitled 

This is an untitled work by Manuel Felguérez, made with geometric abstraction in mind, and likely painted on canvas or board. The piece is built up from carefully delineated shapes, arranged in dynamic relation to one another. The material quality of the paint is important here; Felguérez has carefully controlled its application, achieving flat, even surfaces that emphasize the geometry. But it is the overall composition of the artwork where the materials are most effective. It seems to hover between representation and pure form, like a diagram of architectural space. The artist has engaged with both the history of fine art painting and the visual language of design. There is a mechanical precision to the work, yet the layering of forms creates a powerful, sculptural effect. This piece reflects a broader tendency in the mid-20th century to reconcile the handmade and the industrially produced. By considering the making, we can appreciate how Felguérez challenged traditional categories of art.