Mist III 1996

Editor: This is Paula Rego's "Mist III," an etching from the Tate collection. The figures seem caught in a moment of intense emotion. What symbolic meanings do you see embedded within this piece? Curator: The covering of the eyes, the embrace, the very title "Mist" all conjure a sense of obscured vision, perhaps willful blindness. Rego often uses visual symbols to explore power dynamics and psychological states. What feelings does it evoke in you? Editor: It feels like a struggle, a complex relationship unfolding. It makes me think about inherited trauma. Thank you for shedding light on the symbolism! Curator: And thank you for sharing your personal connection. Recognizing these symbols invites us to confront our own histories and interpretations.