#38087 Eduardo Naranjo

The composition presents a stark and unsettling depiction of a hare undergoing butchering. The animal lies centrally within the frame, its form partially flayed to reveal underlying musculature and bone structure. A significant portion of the fur remains, contrasting with the exposed flesh, creating a visual tension between life and death, concealment and revelation.
The color palette is dominated by earthy tones – ochres, browns, and muted reds – which contribute to a sense of decay and natural processes. The background is not rendered realistically; instead, it consists of abstract shapes and planes in similar hues, suggesting an enclosed space or perhaps a psychological landscape rather than a literal setting. These geometric forms seem to press in on the subject, intensifying the feeling of confinement and vulnerability.
The artist’s handling of light is particularly noteworthy. It illuminates the hares exposed areas with a cold, clinical intensity, highlighting the textures of the skin and muscle. This stark lighting contrasts sharply with the darker shadows that envelop the remaining fur and obscure parts of the background, creating depth and emphasizing the central subject.
Beyond the literal representation of butchering, the painting evokes themes of mortality, consumption, and the fragility of existence. The juxtaposition of the animal’s exposed anatomy with the abstract backdrop suggests a broader commentary on human interaction with nature and the inherent violence embedded within the food chain. Theres an unsettling beauty in the rendering of the hares form, which might prompt reflection on the aestheticization of suffering or the complex relationship between appreciation and exploitation. The work doesn’t offer easy answers but rather presents a visceral encounter with themes that are both primal and profoundly disturbing.