Manuel Paz is a self-taught artist from Buenos Aires. His art employs simple language, allowing the viewer to actively participate in the creative process alongside the artist. He crafts minimalist forms with clean lines that interact to form objects and characters engaged in various scenarios, giving a playful essence to his works. This piece is an untitled work created on reclaimed wood and acrylic paint. This painting features a figure making a goal. As he charges forward, the ball is nestled snugly at his feet, responding to every touch with a sense of purpose. With a sudden burst of speed, he reaches the perfect spot, his foot connecting with the ball with an audible thud. Time seems to slow as the ball soars through the air, arcing gracefully toward the goal.