CASDANCD Angel Planells

The composition presents a dreamlike scene, dominated by a sense of displacement and fragmented reality. A woman stands on a floating platform that juts out from a vast expanse of water, which stretches towards a sky filled with voluminous clouds. The platform itself is unusual; its underside reveals a network of dangling, root-like structures, suggesting an unnatural connection to the unseen depths below.
To the woman’s left, a figure appears to be in the process of emerging or dissolving into the air, draped in flowing fabric that seems both ethereal and restrictive. This figures posture conveys a sense of struggle or release, adding to the overall feeling of instability.
A significant architectural element occupies the center ground: a crumbling archway, seemingly torn from a classical building. Within this opening, another space is revealed – a courtyard with a stone pedestal upon which sits a single chess piece (the number 3 is visible on its surface). The perspective shifts abruptly here, creating a visual paradox and suggesting multiple layers of reality or memory.
To the right of the archway, a female figure reclines against what appears to be another fragment of architecture – a wall adorned with intricate carvings. Her pose is relaxed yet enigmatic, her gaze directed outwards, seemingly detached from the unfolding drama in the scene. The stark contrast between her skin tone and the surrounding stonework draws attention to her presence as an observer or participant within this surreal environment.
The color palette reinforces the painting’s unsettling atmosphere. The vibrant blue of the sky contrasts sharply with the muted tones of the platforms and architecture, while the womans pink dress provides a focal point amidst the predominantly cool hues.
Subtextually, the work seems to explore themes of transition, loss, and the fragility of perception. The floating platforms and crumbling structures suggest a world in flux, where stability is an illusion. The chess piece hints at strategic choices or predetermined paths, while the figures’ ambiguous expressions invite contemplation about their roles within this fragmented narrative. The overall effect is one of psychological complexity, prompting viewers to question the nature of reality and the boundaries between consciousness and dream.