The artwork entitled “Voltagem” is a symbolic painting created by the artist Dorothea Tanning in 1942. Originating from the Surrealism art movement, this piece exemplifies the dream-like, fantastical elements often characteristic of surrealist works, intertwined with symbolic meaning.
In the artwork, the observer is confronted with a fragmented and dream-like depiction of the human form. A female figure appears to dissolve into the background, draped in a white, flowing fabric that contrasts sharply with the twisted, almost electrified strands of her hair. The hair, rendered in a dynamic golden cascade, weaves around the composition, culminating in a pair of detached eyes held aloft by a thin, delicate wire. This surreal vision hints at an intriguing narrative, evoking introspection and curiosity. The palpable tension between the organic and the surreal underscores Tanning’s ability to merge reality with imagination, a hallmark of her style within the Surrealism movement.
