Corne a Licou 1965

In this work by Maurice Esteve, titled "Corne a Licou", one finds a compelling arrangement of abstract forms rendered in vivid colors. Dominating the composition is a prominent eye motif, enclosed within a yellow-lined shape. The eye, a symbol of vigilance and insight, echoes across cultures and epochs, from ancient Egyptian art to the Renaissance. Consider its appearance in Renaissance portraiture, like Leonardo’s Mona Lisa, where the gaze holds an enigmatic power, or even in the single eye atop the pyramid on the American dollar bill, signifying divine watchfulness. Here, the eye, abstracted and stylized, taps into a collective memory, resonating with the viewer on a deep, subconscious level. It invites introspection, suggesting a psychological landscape of awareness and perception. This symbol is not linear, but cyclical, resurfacing, evolving, and taking on new meanings across time.