Desbordar y bordar la imagen: una lectura visual de dos cuentos de Inés Arredondo

Abstract

This article aims to examine the interplay between imagery and narrative in two short stories by Inés Arredondo, focusing on the author’s poetics and literary influences. As a member of the Mid-Century Generation, Arredondo embraced the pursuit of a cosmopolitan art form that drew inspiration from both literature and the visual arts. However, this connection has received little attention from critics; therefore, this article focuses on the mechanism of the image to explain how Arredondo engaged with the innovations of her time. In this context, on the one hand, the connection with Georges Bataille and Jorge Cuesta is highlighted, as they make legible the theme of madness understood as the experience of the sacred expressed in the meeting of opposites. On the other hand, the article highlights the connection to the tradition of modern narrative, particularly with Katherine Mansfield, who, in Arredondo’s view, crafts stories like Chinese prints that suspend time. Based on these elements, the article seeks to highlight a narrative constructed with and from the image.