Gozo, Original Textured Acrylic Painted Surreal Landscape with Cat on Roman Sculpture, 2025, Acrylic

This original acrylic painting on sculpted panel presents a surreal landscape where fragmented Roman statues rest in a dreamlike terrain of deep pinks and reds. Among these sculptural remnants, a cat casually naps on the back of a classical torso, introducing a touch of domestic humor and unexpected tenderness within a scene otherwise filled with ruins and silence. The feline's presence disrupts the solemnity of the composition and injects a layer of irony, suggesting a peaceful coexistence between ancient decay and contemporary indifference. The piece belongs to the Fragmentos series by Gozo Collective, a body of work that draws from metaphysical painting and early surrealism—particularly referencing artists like Giorgio de Chirico. Each piece in the series explores ideas of historical memory, ruin, and the poetics of the fragment. The figures appear as spectral echoes of antiquity, yet their context is unmistakably constructed—impossible horizons and saturated gradients replace naturalistic settings. Crafted with acrylic on layered paper and wood panel, the artwork features an irregular silhouette and is mounted on a wooden stretcher that lifts it slightly off the wall. This subtle suspension creates a sculptural shadow that enhances the object-like quality of the piece. Ideal for display with directional lighting, the pronounced texture and shadow effects reinforce its three-dimensional presence. Pieces from the Fragmentos series can be exhibited individually or arranged together to form modular, fragmented landscapes that resonate with each other both thematically and visually. Medium: Acrylic on paper and wood panel Size: 70 x 78 x 4.5 cm Series: Fragmentos Artist: Gozo Collective