#09628 Amparo Segarra

The composition presents a fragmented narrative assembled from disparate photographic elements. A central pillar dominates the visual field, its texture rendered in mottled browns and yellows, suggesting age or decay. Affixed to this structure is the torso of a man clad in patterned shorts and a white tank top; his posture implies an awkwardness, as if he has been abruptly placed within this environment.
To the left, a figure crouches low, their body bare and vulnerable. The pose conveys a sense of desperation or furtive observation. Below them, a chaotic jumble of what appear to be cigarettes spills from a torn envelope, introducing an element of disarray and perhaps addiction.
In the upper right quadrant, a black and white image depicts a bird – possibly a penguin – rendered in stark contrast. Its placement seems detached from the other elements, creating a sense of incongruity or surrealism.
A young woman’s face is partially obscured within a red U.S. Mail box. Her hands are pressed against her head, suggesting distress or an attempt to block out something unpleasant. The presence of the mailbox introduces themes of communication, delivery, and potentially, unwanted correspondence.
The overall effect is one of unsettling juxtaposition. The disparate elements – the man, the crouching figure, the cigarettes, the bird, and the woman – do not readily coalesce into a coherent story. Instead, they create an atmosphere of psychological tension and fragmented identity. The use of photographic cutouts lends a sense of artificiality and detachment, further contributing to the work’s unsettling nature. It is possible that the artist intended to explore themes of isolation, anxiety, or the breakdown of conventional narratives through this assemblage of seemingly unrelated images.