#09609 Amparo Segarra

The composition presents a layered assemblage of disparate elements, unified within a square format. A distinct division exists between the lower and upper registers; the bottom portion is dominated by a yellow ground, while above it stretches a stylized blue sky punctuated with what appears to be water or a horizon line.
In the foreground, a figure in a dark dress stands facing left, her arm extended towards a red, elongated shape that bisects the composition diagonally. This form seems to emanate from her hand and projects upwards, scattering particles as it moves. To her right, another figure, also clad in a similar style of dress, is positioned at an angle, their face partially obscured by shadow.
Above these figures, suspended within the blue expanse, are two classical sculptures depicting female nudes. One appears to be standing on a small platform, while the other seems to float freely. A third figure, a young person with raised arms and an expression of surprise or anxiety, is positioned directly above the floating sculpture. Their attire consists of a tailored jacket.
At the very bottom of the image, emerging from the yellow ground, is a dark, organic form resembling a root system or a stylized animal’s head. A fourth figure, with vibrant red hair and wearing a similar jacket to the individual above, peers out from behind this structure.
The works subtexts suggest a complex interplay of themes. The scattering particles emanating from the outstretched arm could represent dissemination, communication, or perhaps even fragmentation. The juxtaposition of classical sculpture with contemporary clothing introduces a dialogue between past and present, tradition and modernity. The figures’ poses – the extended arm, the raised hands, the peering gaze – convey a sense of reaching, questioning, and observation.
The overall effect is one of surrealism and dreamlike logic. The disparate elements are not organically connected but rather assembled in a way that challenges conventional narrative structures, inviting multiple interpretations regarding identity, perception, and the relationship between humanity and its surroundings. The deliberate use of contrasting colors – the yellow ground against the blue sky – further enhances the sense of visual tension and symbolic weight.