Mill(fragment) 

Sue Coe's painting *Mill (fragment)* presents us with a scene dominated by raw, visceral imagery. The composition centres on a vast, metal basin filled with a blood-red liquid, creating a sense of horror and unease. The use of color is striking: the metallic greys of the industrial structure contrast sharply with the vivid reds and browns of the animals' bodies, heightening the emotional impact. Coe uses this contrast to challenge the structural underpinnings of industrial processes, unveiling the brutal reality often concealed by modern society. Through the use of semiotic signs, Coe challenges fixed meanings about progress and questions the viewer's relationship with consumer culture. This piece serves as a powerful critique, destabilizing our perception of ethical consumption and inviting us to re-evaluate the values embedded within industrial production.