Florida 2014

Claudio Castillo's "Florida" presents a vibrant, mirrored landscape in what appears to be a digitally rendered image. At first glance, one is struck by the horizontal composition that divides the image into a plane of flora and its reflection, creating a symmetrical yet dreamlike effect. The colour palette is rich, mixing natural greens and browns with electric blues and purples, challenging our perception of the natural world. It destabilizes conventional notions of realism by blending organic forms with hyperreal, artificial tones. The artist seems to engage with the semiotic system, playing with codes of nature and artifice to create a space that feels both familiar and alien. Notice how the mirroring is not exact; it's blurred, distorted, inviting a reflection on how we perceive stability and truth. This challenges the idea of a fixed, singular reality, encouraging a fluid, interpretative approach. The artist’s manipulation of colour and form doesn't just represent; it questions the very act of representation.