Spain-based artistDavid de la Manocaptures the strife of human conflict in his latest work of art.

It features a silhouette of a woman’s head containing numerous scenes of conflict painted inside.

De la Mano uses his background in sculpture and public art to convey many narratives in a single piece.

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano

To do this, he utilizes a minimalist color palette of white, black, and shades of gray.

The skin speaks of the contradictions of the human condition, of communities, and of their own conflicts.

From afar, it is hard to understand what is happening inside the human portrait.

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano

But the closer we get to the sculpture, the more we gather from the intricate design.

Spain-based artist David de la Mano captures the strife of human conflicts in his latest piece.

TitledUnder the Skin, it depicts a human head filled with silhouettes of other figures.

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano

The sculpture was carved from wood and then painted in a grayscale color scheme.

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano

Painted Wooden Sculpture by David de la Mano