Sem título 1987

This unnamed painting by Menez is a symphony of reds and blues, applied with bold strokes that feel both deliberate and spontaneous. Can you imagine Menez standing before the canvas, brush in hand, deciding what is essential? I see a figure painting at an easel and a still life with a window behind it. It's like two worlds coexisting on one plane, a testament to the artist's ability to collapse space and time. There’s a window within a window, a painting within a painting. The paint is applied in layers, with textures that invite the eye to wander and discover new details with each viewing. Look at the way the blues peek out from beneath the reds, creating depth and dimension. It’s a gutsy move and I love it. Painting is always a conversation, an exchange of ideas across time. This work reminds me of Matisse's interiors, those vibrant spaces brimming with life and color. But Menez brings something new to the table, a raw energy that feels distinctly modern.