For the Fallen - Left-hand panel: The Traps 1956

"For the Fallen - Left-hand panel: The Traps" is a 1956 painting by Israeli artist Mordecai Ardon. This work, executed in a surrealist style, is characterized by geometric forms and vibrant colors, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The composition is dominated by a series of floating geometric shapes, suggestive of architectural elements, juxtaposed against a backdrop of lush green foliage and a glowing orb. The overall effect is one of fragmentation and ambiguity, reflecting the artist's deep engagement with themes of loss, memory, and the human condition. The painting is part of a larger series, "For the Fallen," created in response to the Holocaust, and is considered a powerful and poignant expression of the enduring trauma of that period.