#09600 Amparo Segarra

The diptych presents a striking juxtaposition of human anatomy and architectural decay, unified by a shared palette of warm tones and a sense of fragmentation. The left panel dominates with a depiction of a male figure rendered in the style of anatomical illustrations. Here we see the musculature meticulously detailed, layered over what appears to be a collage of printed material – fragments of text and imagery are visible beneath the transparent skin-like layers. A quarter dollar coin is positioned at the base of the figure, partially obscured by the lower limbs. The background behind the figure consists of mottled textures suggesting decay or organic matter.
The right panel offers a stark contrast in subject matter but echoes the visual language established on the left. It portrays a dilapidated building facade, its surface covered in what seems to be peeling paint and encroaching vegetation. A large clock face is embedded within the structure, displaying a time that appears significant – though difficult to discern precisely due to the image quality. The architectural elements are presented at an oblique angle, contributing to a sense of instability and disorientation.
Several subtexts emerge from this pairing. The anatomical figure suggests vulnerability and exposure, stripping away the superficial layers to reveal the underlying structure of human existence. The presence of the quarter dollar introduces themes of value, currency, and perhaps even exploitation – the body as a commodity. The dilapidated building on the right panel can be interpreted as representing societal decline or the passage of time, with the embedded clock serving as a constant reminder of mortality and the relentless march forward.
The overall effect is one of unsettling beauty; the meticulous detail combined with the fragmented composition creates a sense of unease and invites contemplation about themes of human fragility, economic pressures, and the impermanence of structures – both physical and societal. The deliberate contrast between the organic and inorganic elements further emphasizes this tension.