Pastel on paper
200 x 240 cm
Paula Rego paints a world of dark fairy tale where childhood stories are thin guises for psycho-sexual intrigue and taboo, where magical realism rules, where nothing is certain except the witchy powers of feminism, and the underlying notion that nothing is as it seems.
The picture begins with the story of Celestina, a character who appears in Spanish literature in the late fifteen century. Celestina was a procuress and Paula Rego draws her as she draws all her women – tough, practical, ruthless. The picture uses the story of Celestina to explore the ages of women, although as Paula Rego wryly comments, if there are seven ages of woman as of man, then her Celestina has already lived through at least thirteen.
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RépondreSupprimerThis post offers such a rich and thoughtful interpretation of Paula Rego’s *Celestina’s House*. You captured the unsettling beauty and emotional depth of her work so well—the way she intertwines myth, domesticity, and psychological tension is unlike anyone else. I especially appreciated your commentary on the theatricality of her composition and the narrative power embedded in each figure’s pose and expression. Rego’s ability to channel female experience through layered, often haunting imagery is profoundly moving, and your reflections brought that to the forefront. It’s fascinating how a “house” in her work becomes a symbol not just of shelter, but of secrets and transformation. For those inspired to infuse their own homes with meaning and individuality, R for Remodelers is a great option—they specialize in renovations that turn spaces into stories. Thank you for this compelling art analysis—it was a joy to read.
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