“Mutant Mirror No. 5” by Manuel Rivera, completed in 1971, belongs to the Art Informel movement and is an abstract artwork. This piece exemplifies Rivera’s exploration of texture and form, characteristic of this art movement.
The artwork captures the viewer’s attention with its complex interplay of textures and geometric structures. At its center, there appears to be a rectangular form, surrounded by an irregular octagonal shape. The central rectangle is composed of a semi-translucent material, through which a muted, abstract form can be discerned, lending an air of mystery and depth. The color palette is predominantly subdued, with shades of brown and black, accentuated by a faint halo of yellow, which adds to the overall enigmatic aura of the piece. The meticulously structured yet abstract nature of the composition challenges traditional perceptions of spatiality and form, embodying the principles of the Art Informel movement.
