The Heart 

Valentina Remenar created "The Heart" in the 20th century. The portrait immediately strikes you with its intense focus on the figure, set against a stark black background. The subject's round glasses reflect a swirling vortex of vibrant colours, drawing our eyes into a kaleidoscopic dance. This creates a visual paradox: the glasses, meant to aid sight, instead distort reality into an almost psychedelic realm. The subject’s hair, rendered in soft pastel hues, cascades around the face, framing the central focal point of the glasses. Looking at the artwork, we might think about semiotics. Here, colours and shapes operate as signs, conveying ideas about perception, identity, and the subjective experience. The distortion is a visual metaphor for how we filter and interpret the world through personal lenses. It asks us to consider how we construct meaning and how easily reality can be altered. This piece is not just a portrait; it's a profound exploration of perspective, inviting ongoing reflection on the fluidity of sight and understanding.