The artwork titled “Stars in Snails’ Sexes” was created by the artist Joan Miró in 1925. It is an oil on canvas piece that measures 130 x 97 cm and belongs to the abstract genre. Influenced by Surrealism and Automatic Painting, the artwork is part of a private collection. As a representative work of Miró’s engagement with the Surrealist motion, it embodies the movement’s inclination towards expressing the subconscious.
The artwork exhibits a characteristic fusion of abstract elements with whimsical symbols and organic forms. The background is a warm, ochre hue with indistinct shadowy shapes that might suggest a dreamlike landscape or internal vision. Dominating the composition is a bold, red circular line that encloses a star-like shape with rays extending outward, suggesting an astronomical or cosmic influence—a frequent theme in Miró’s works. There appear to be handwritten words integrated into the visual elements, contributing to the overall sense of enigmatic and poetic imagery that challenges conventional perception and encourages personal interpretation.
