In this work, Quim Hereu shows us the extent to which the passage of Time can be relentless and destructive, and how fleeting the condition of human existence can be. Amid a landscape filled with classical ruins, ethereal figures, and vast open spaces, the screws of time move slowly yet inexorably, devouring everything in their path. This image symbolizes how time swallows every trace of civilization, beauty, and memory.
The painter pays a clear homage to Giorgio de Chirico, one of his greatest influences, by emulating characters the Italian artist depicted in his works. The message is powerful: nothing endures, nothing remains in the infinite scale of Time. Perhaps art can leave a fleeting mark in the sands of time? No one knows.