Irlanda 1952

This is Carmen Herrera's 'Irlanda', its creation speaks to a universal visual language through abstract forms. Here, the sharp triangles and diamond shape, rendered in stark green against a white background, evoke a sense of dynamic tension, and the forms feel like arrows, pointing in different directions. This symbolism isn't new; think of the Renaissance, where directional cues guide the viewer's eye through complex narratives, or even ancient Egyptian art, where hieroglyphs pointed towards the afterlife. Consider how the arrow, as a symbol, appears across cultures. Once a simple tool, it becomes a potent symbol in mythology and religion, representing focus, direction, even divine purpose. Think of Cupid's arrow, an instrument of love, or the arrows of Artemis, a symbol of the hunt. This motif of direction, so deeply embedded in the human psyche, continues to evolve, finding new expression in the abstract. It is not static, but cyclical. It resurfaces, evolves, and takes on new meanings.