#09636 Amparo Segarra

The composition presents a densely layered collage, dominated by a warm, earthy palette of oranges, browns, and blacks. The overall effect is one of unsettling juxtaposition and fragmented narrative.
A prominent feature is the enormous eye that looms over the scene. Its size dwarfs everything else, suggesting an all-seeing presence or perhaps a sense of surveillance. A tree branch partially obscures the upper portion of the eye, creating a visual barrier while simultaneously integrating natural elements into this otherwise mechanical and constructed environment. The eye’s gaze appears directed downwards, towards the activity unfolding below.
Beneath the eye, a landscape unfolds that is both familiar and alienating. It resembles a stylized field or plain, rendered in repetitive patterns reminiscent of brickwork or tiles. This creates an impression of artificiality and uniformity, suggesting a constructed reality rather than a natural one.
A steam train occupies the lower portion of the image. The locomotive, labeled EXPRESS, is positioned centrally, its movement implied by puffs of smoke emanating from the chimney. Figures are clustered around the train – some appear to be passengers boarding or disembarking, while others seem to be engaged in unspecified activities. Their expressions and postures are difficult to discern, contributing to a sense of detachment and anonymity.
To the right, a traffic signal displays a green light, adding another layer of symbolic complexity. It could signify progress, permission, or even an impending journey – yet its placement within this surreal landscape feels incongruous and unsettling.
The subtexts embedded in this work are numerous. The scale disparity between the eye and the figures below suggests themes of power dynamics and observation. The repetitive patterns and artificial landscape evoke a critique of industrialization and mass culture, hinting at a loss of individuality and connection to nature. The train, as a symbol of progress and transportation, is presented within a context that undermines its positive connotations, perhaps suggesting a journey towards an unknown or undesirable destination. Ultimately, the collage invites contemplation on themes of control, perception, and the constructed nature of reality.