The Tortured 1977

"The Tortured" (1977) by Oswaldo Guayasamin is a powerful triptych that exemplifies the artist's signature style of expressive figurative art. Composed of three panels, the work depicts a skeletal figure, its fragmented body rendered in bold strokes of red, black, and white, creating a sense of anguish and vulnerability. Guayasamin's work often addressed themes of suffering and injustice, drawing inspiration from the Indigenous and marginalized communities of Ecuador, his birthplace. This piece serves as a potent reminder of the human capacity for both pain and resilience.