Paco Baca
Frozen in Time
This evocative cartoon depicts a clock with its hands forcibly held still by a powerful, clenched fist. The image symbolizes the halting of progress, growth, or change, as time itself is being stopped. The fist, representing an oppressive force, could signify how external factors like authoritarianism, conflict, or social stagnation prevent forward movement and trap individuals or societies in a state of immobility. The broken clock reflects the consequences of such control, suggesting that when time is halted, the potential for development, innovation, and positive change is lost. The cartoon serves as a poignant commentary on the destructive impact of forces that hinder progress and the importance of freeing time to allow for growth and evolution.
