Mexico 

Iwo Zaniewski painted this enigmatic scene, titled ‘Mexico,’ with a focus on geometric structure and chromatic intensity. The composition is built around contrasting blocks of colour: the vibrant reds of the sofa and the earthy browns of the interior set against the cool blues of the man's attire. These juxtapositions create a tension that is further developed by the spatial arrangement. The figures, seemingly engaged in separate activities—reading and relaxing—are connected through the geometric symmetry of the carpet. Its patterns echo and amplify the underlying grid structure of the painting. The use of sharp, angular lines contrasts with the smooth, almost flat rendering of the forms. In breaking from traditional perspective and employing a simplified palette, Zaniewski emphasizes the formal qualities of painting. The tension between representation and abstraction destabilizes any easy reading, allowing the geometric structures to stand as both subject and meaning.