The artwork, titled “Reunión en el Pentágono (Detail)” is a piece by the artist Oswaldo Guayasamín, associated with the Expressionism art movement. This genre is recognized as a portrait.
In the artwork, a face is depicted with exaggerated and distorted features that convey intense emotion. The use of thick, bold lines and a muted color palette draws attention to the unnervingly wide eyes and the clenched, almost skeletal teeth, creating a sense of tension and confrontation. The texture of the paint appears rough and layered, adding depth and complexity to the depiction. This deliberate distortion of the human face is characteristic of expressionist techniques, aiming to evoke an emotional response from the viewer. Through this unsettling portrayal, Guayasamín perhaps critiques power structures, as suggested by the title of the piece.
