The artwork titled “Eyes on the table” was created by the artist Remedios Varo in 1938. It is a gouache on paper, measuring 13 x 20 cm, representing the Surrealism art movement. It is classified as a symbolic painting and is presently part of a private collection.
“Eyes on the table” by Remedios Varo showcases the distinctive surreal imagery for which the artist has become renowned. The centerpiece of the artwork is a wooden table, draped partially in shadows and set against a contrasting, grassy foreground and a backdrop divided into blocks of warm and muted colors. Upon the table, two disembodied eyes gaze outward, resting near a pair of gravity-defying eyeglass frames, which add an element of the uncanny to the scene. Varo’s use of precise lines and subtle gradients enhances the dreamlike quality of the composition, inviting viewers to ponder the symbolism and metaphoric content woven within this enigmatic tableau. As is characteristic of surrealist works, the unconventional juxtapositioning encourages a departure from reality and an exploration of the subconscious.
