#17990 Mery Sales

Here we see a figure reclining in a field of vibrant green grass, positioned centrally within the composition. The individual is dressed in what appears to be formal attire – a dark jacket and trousers – and lies prone, face down, with their limbs extended. A rope or cord trails from their body, snaking across the grassy expanse. Above, a flock of birds takes flight against a sky characterized by shifting cloud formations. The entire scene is framed by stark blackness on all sides, creating a sense of isolation and confinement.
The figure’s posture suggests vulnerability and perhaps surrender. The formal clothing contrasts sharply with the relaxed position in nature, hinting at a disconnect between societal expectations and personal freedom. The rope could symbolize constraint, burden, or an attempt to tether oneself to something – or conversely, a failed effort at escape. Its meandering path across the field adds a visual complexity, suggesting a journey or struggle.
The birds ascending into the sky offer a counterpoint to the figure’s grounded state. They represent aspiration, liberation, and perhaps a longing for transcendence that is currently unattainable. The cloudy sky introduces an element of uncertainty and emotional turbulence, mirroring the potential internal conflict of the individual below.
The use of black borders intensifies the feeling of isolation and focuses attention solely on the central scene. It creates a theatrical effect, as if we are observing a tableau vivant – a frozen moment in time – removed from any broader context. The overall impression is one of quiet contemplation, exploring themes of restriction versus freedom, societal pressure versus individual desire, and the search for release.