#09626 Amparo Segarra

The composition presents a fragmented and layered visual narrative, assembled from disparate photographic sources. The overall effect is one of unsettling juxtaposition and dreamlike disorientation.
On the left side, a female figure reclines on a brick structure resembling a crumbling staircase or platform. Her nudity is presented without overt sensuality; rather, she appears detached, almost melancholic, set against a dark, densely wooded background that obscures any clear spatial context. The stark contrast between her pale skin and the surrounding darkness emphasizes her isolation.
The central portion of the work features a group portrait depicting what seems to be a formal gathering – possibly a wedding or celebratory event. A cluster of figures in period attire are arranged around a seated couple, their expressions difficult to discern due to the photographic quality. The setting appears to be an outdoor space, again framed by trees, but with a softer, more diffused light than that on the left side. This group portrait is superimposed onto what looks like a patch of overgrown ground.
To the right and slightly below the central scene, a young child sits upon a small mound or pedestal. The child’s gaze is directed outward, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding figures and environment.
Completing the arrangement on the far right stands a figure in formal attire – a dark coat, top hat, and white shirt collar – with his hands raised in a gesture that could be interpreted as either surprise, defense, or theatrical presentation. His presence introduces an element of formality and perhaps even a sense of surveillance or intrusion into the scene.
The subtexts within this assemblage are complex and open to interpretation. The fragmentation suggests a disruption of narrative coherence, hinting at themes of memory, loss, or fractured identity. The juxtaposition of disparate elements – the solitary female figure, the formal group portrait, the innocent child, and the enigmatic observer – creates a sense of unease and invites speculation about their interconnectedness. The crumbling brickwork could symbolize decay or the passage of time, while the wooded backgrounds evoke feelings of mystery and confinement. Ultimately, the work resists easy categorization, instead presenting a visually arresting exploration of psychological states and societal conventions.