Description
Drawing of a Wounded Fox
Book Summary
Drawing of a Wounded Fox is a play that explores the chance encounter between Ferran, a kindergarten teacher, and the self-portrait of a painter of his same age in an art gallery. From this discovery, the work unfolds a reflection on identity, the passage of time, and the wounds we all carry. With precise prose and a careful theatrical structure, the author invites the reader to question how we see ourselves and how others see us. A contemporary piece that combines the sensitivity of drama with the power of pictorial imagery.
What is it about?
Ferran, a preschool teacher, visits an art gallery and discovers a self-portrait painted four years prior by an artist of his same age. The painting, titled just like the play, becomes an unexpected mirror that triggers a series of questions about personal perception, authenticity, and the masks we wear in daily life. Through this discovery, the plot delves into the relationship between the observer and the work, and how a fixed image can reveal uncomfortable truths about time, memory, and emotional scars. The narrative moves between reality and interpretation, weaving an intimate dialogue between Ferran and the portrait that confronts him with his own reflection.
Main themes
- Identity and self-representation: the search for who we are through the gaze of others and our own.
- The passage of time and memory: how the past manifests in the present through objects and encounters.
- Vulnerability and emotional wounds: the concept of the "wounded fox" as a metaphor for human fragility.
- Art as a mirror: the capacity of a pictorial work to challenge and transform the viewer.
- The everyday and the extraordinary: how a seemingly simple moment can reveal deep layers of meaning.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary theater and introspective narrative. It is ideal for those looking for texts that combine psychological reflection with artistic sensitivity, as well as for lovers of painting and the relationship between visual arts and literature. It is also suitable for students and professionals of the performing arts who wish to explore new voices within the current theatrical landscape.
What this book offers
- A reading experience that invites personal introspection and the questioning of one's own identity.
- An original perspective on the power of art to trigger processes of self-knowledge.
- A contemporary theatrical text that combines poetic sensitivity with a solid narrative structure.
- A reflection on vulnerability and authenticity in a world that often encourages masks.
- A work that connects the world of early childhood education with that of art, offering an enriching contrast.
Technical specifications
- Author: Puig Grau, Oriol
- Publisher: Instituto Artes Escenicas y Musica
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Plays, theatrical texts
- Collection: Fondo
- Publication date: November 2025
- Number of pages: 176
- Weight: 420 g
Editorial review
Drawing of a Wounded Fox is presented as a theatrical proposal that opts for introspection and visual symbolism. Its starting point, the encounter with a self-portrait, allows the author to build a plot that transcends the anecdotal to delve into universal issues such as identity and vulnerability. The play is especially attractive to readers who value theater as a vehicle for personal reflection and who seek texts with significant poetic and psychological weight. It is a relevant addition for those who follow contemporary theatrical production in Spanish.