From Previous Series
After a brief period during which he painted primarily small and medium-sized works, Perez Franco embarked upon a series of expansive canvasses of up to ten feet in length. In figurative paintings of such large dimensions, focus may be dominated by almost life-sized forms or vast areas of uniform color that can confound a composition and shroud contextual intent if not implemented properly. Perez-Franco's design theories shine in this format.
Never a realist, as objects and forms approach real-life proportions, he intensifies his trademark figurative distortion to maintain control of balance and focus, preferring basic lineage and outlines to define the elements of his vision rather than represent them accurately. To avoid overwhelming the observer with imposing glares, Perez-Franco offsets the faces slightly, thus retaining the non-confrontational, inviting qualities that characterize much of his work. Colors, while still rich, are tempered slightly and blended uniformly to avoid clashes as the mind registers changes slower than the eye when traversing extensive areas.
