The magic carousel 2017

Marina Pallares created this painting, called ‘The Magic Carousel,’ with acrylic on canvas. The painting conjures a dreamlike scene that merges fantasy with fragments of reality, offering a reflection on cultural symbols and personal memory. Pallares presents us with a kaleidoscope elephant, faceted into a mosaic of colors and geometric shapes. This juxtaposition invites a reading that acknowledges the animal’s symbolic importance across various cultures, while simultaneously deconstructing traditional representations of wildlife. The carousel in the painting seems to be on the verge of disappearing in the fog, which is perhaps a symbol of childhood memories. The elephant’s imposing figure and the carousel's nostalgic charm might evoke the complex relationship between the natural world and human construction. Pallares' personal touch transforms the canvas into a narrative that speaks to the viewer about the cultural narratives of animals, childhood, and the power of memory.