#03402 Angel Planells

The composition presents a surreal scene set against a backdrop of a coastal landscape under a bright blue sky. A woman stands centrally within a constructed architectural space that appears both interior and exterior simultaneously. She is draped in a simple white cloth, her gaze directed towards a large, square-framed opening on the right side of the canvas. Within this frame resides the head and neck of a horse, its form seemingly emerging from an unseen depth.
The woman’s posture suggests a mixture of apprehension and curiosity as she reaches out toward the equine presence. Her hand is extended, almost touching the horses mane, creating a visual link between these disparate elements. The architectural setting itself is fragmented; it consists of angular blocks and recesses that disrupt any sense of conventional perspective or spatial logic. A circular aperture on the left side reveals another scene – a swirling blue expanse with what appears to be a stylized oar or paddle floating within it.
The floor upon which the woman stands is uneven, littered with small objects – a box, a disembodied foot, and other unidentifiable forms – further contributing to the unsettling atmosphere. The landscape beyond the architectural structure features a distant shoreline and a horizon line that reinforces the sense of vastness and isolation.
Subtextually, the painting seems to explore themes of connection, confinement, and the uncanny. The juxtaposition of human and animal figures within these artificial frames suggests a questioning of boundaries – between reality and illusion, self and other, interiority and exteriority. The horse, often symbolic of power, freedom, or primal instinct, is presented as an enigmatic presence, observed through a mediated lens. The woman’s gesture implies a desire for contact, yet the distance imposed by the frame creates a barrier.
The fragmented architecture and the inclusion of seemingly random objects contribute to a sense of disorientation and dreamlike logic. Its possible to interpret this work as a visual representation of psychological states – a landscape of internal conflict or a meditation on the nature of perception itself. The overall effect is one of quiet unease, inviting contemplation rather than offering easy answers.