Angel on Horseback 1931

Carlos Merida created "Angel on Horseback," with a composition dominated by geometric forms and vibrant colors which create a dreamlike atmosphere. The red rectangle frames a blue and black figure, presumably the angel. This contrasts with the earthy tones of the horse, rendered with curved lines and soft edges. The juxtaposition of geometric and organic shapes creates a visual tension, playing with our perception of space and form. The color choices are equally striking. The fiery red of the background clashes with the cool blue of the angel, while the horse is rendered in warm browns and yellows. These colors are not merely decorative, but seem to operate as signifiers of distinct realms. Merida's work destabilizes conventional aesthetic categories, inviting a continual process of interpretation.