#09611 Amparo Segarra

The composition presents a fragmented and layered scene dominated by a fiery red-orange hue that permeates the background. This intense color establishes a sense of unease and potential destruction. A classical column, partially obscured, rises from this backdrop, its weathered surface suggesting age and decay. Atop the column rests a sculpted female figure, seemingly detached and isolated; her pose is one of languid contemplation, yet she appears vulnerable within the chaotic environment.
To the right, a rearing horse, rendered in a dark, almost monochromatic palette, commands attention with its powerful musculature and agitated posture. The animal’s expression conveys distress or impending action, contributing to the overall feeling of tension. A figure draped in white fabric stands before the horse, their face obscured by the hood, creating an impression of anonymity and perhaps mourning or reverence. Another arm, also pale and seemingly disembodied, reaches upwards towards the column, adding another layer of ambiguity to the narrative.
Superimposed centrally is a block of text: WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?. This phrase introduces a poignant element of loss and questioning, suggesting a lament for something vanished or destroyed. The starkness of the typography contrasts with the organic forms surrounding it, further emphasizing its significance.
The work’s construction suggests a collage technique, combining disparate elements to create a surreal and unsettling effect. The juxtaposition of classical motifs (the column, the sculpture) with the contemporary text and fragmented imagery generates a sense of historical displacement and societal critique. The absence of clear narrative resolution invites contemplation on themes of loss, memory, destruction, and the cyclical nature of time. The overall impression is one of profound melancholy and an exploration of humanity’s relationship to both beauty and devastation.