Espérame Tantito (Wait Up a Moment) 2003

Marina Pallares created this evocative linocut, "Espérame Tantito," capturing a fleeting street scene. Baskets, carried by both figures, dominate the composition, resonating deeply as vessels of daily life and sustenance. These baskets echo ancient motifs of gathering and provision found across cultures, from harvest festivals to religious offerings. They remind me of classical depictions of cornucopias overflowing with bounty. Over time, the basket evolves, transforming from a symbol of agricultural prosperity to a more intimate carrier of personal goods, yet it retains its connection to basic human needs. The figures themselves exude a sense of immediacy, as if captured mid-stride, underscoring a deep-seated, almost primal human drama: the urgency of connection. This humble scene speaks to the persistence of memory, and of how everyday objects can embody profound cultural significance. We witness the ongoing narrative of human experience, forever weaving through time and space.