In Noir #1, Sausa employs a mixed media approach to chiaroscuro, layering dark and light elements to build a sense of architectural volume. The work relies on dynamic tonal contrasts to create optical illusions, making flat shapes appear as though they are receding or protruding from the composition. By stripping away color, the artist focuses entirely on the interplay of form and light, resulting in a unified composition strategy that feels both grounded and elusive.

Drawing from modernist traditions, the piece emphasizes simplicity in form to invite diverse perspectives from the viewer. The vertical orientation reinforces a sense of structural integrity, while the minimal palette highlights the raw elements of art—line, shape, and value. It is a quiet exploration of how much can be communicated through the absence of detail, turning a graphic arrangement into a deep, three-dimensional experience.