#09613 Amparo Segarra

The composition presents a surreal juxtaposition of disparate elements, assembled through collage techniques. A woman in tailored clothing stands near a rocky outcrop, seemingly manipulating a string that connects to a winged figure – likely intended as a butterfly – above her head. Her posture suggests both control and a degree of playful engagement with the situation.
To her right, another woman, similarly dressed in elegant attire, strides purposefully across what appears to be a snow-covered landscape. Behind her, two men in medical or military uniforms observe through binoculars, their presence adding an element of surveillance or detached observation. The figures are rendered in grayscale, contrasting with the color palette used for the other elements.
The lower portion of the artwork is dominated by a close-up of a hand and face, partially obscured by what looks like a patterned fabric. A cherubic figure emerges from the rocky terrain near the woman manipulating the string, adding a layer of mythological reference or symbolic innocence to the scene. The string itself appears to extend from the woman’s hand, looping around the face and connecting to the butterfly, creating a visual network that binds these disparate elements together.
The subtexts within this assemblage are complex. The manipulation of the butterfly suggests themes of control, perhaps over nature or even human desire. The observing men introduce an element of scrutiny and potential threat, hinting at societal pressures or unseen forces acting upon the individuals depicted. The cherubic figure could represent lost innocence or a yearning for a more idyllic state.
The overall effect is one of unsettling beauty – a dreamlike scenario where familiar elements are rearranged to create a sense of disorientation and psychological tension. The artist’s use of contrasting tones, textures, and scales contributes to the works enigmatic quality, inviting multiple interpretations regarding power dynamics, observation, and the fragility of freedom.