In S.T 03, Ruiz presents the fragmented head of a black cat, a figure that oscillates between innocence and menace. The cat’s piercing gaze emerges from an abstract, almost violent background, where brushstrokes suggest rupture and instability. Through this imagery, Ruiz reclaims an everyday animal as a symbol charged with ambiguity—both domestic companion and spectral presence. The work reflects his interest in turning familiar motifs into psychological landscapes that question perception and emotion.
