Metamorfosis (Espejo Roto) 1962

Manuel Rivera's "Metamorfosis (Espejo Roto)" (1962) is a powerful abstract piece that uses a grid-like structure of dark fabric over a brown background. The composition suggests a fragmented figure, perhaps a human, with the fabric acting as both a covering and a barrier. The fragmented form and the work's title suggest a theme of transformation, metamorphosis, and the broken or shattered nature of identity. The piece demonstrates Rivera’s artistic interests in Surrealism and geometric abstraction, and it is a striking example of his signature style.