安迪斯·巴里奧昆圖

The work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas, which is clear and taut. No restoration is found under ultraviolet light examination.
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There will always be beauty in conflict. The painting Chasing the Scream candidly makes this known as it offers a poignant perspective on how relationships blossom through disagreements and friction. Although the kaleidoscope of brightly-coloured butterflies steals the spotlight, the lady in sepia tone sets the mood in Chasing the Scream. By engaging the viewers with novel visual elements, this painting therefore not only demonstrates Andres’s impressive techniques, but also his passion for furthering his artistic practices.

Evident in the present work is the artist’s unparalleled ability to create a three-dimensional effect on a flat surface: it features traditional Japanese elements in the background, where soldiers are engaged in various actions, interacting with the foreground of the composition. More than a mere decorative surface, they are agents bringing the story of the painting to live.

While the Japanese-inspired backdrop evokes a sense of tranquility, the lady in monochrome, whose figure appears to be popping out of the canvas and whose face is incessantly attracting butterflies, evokes a mixture of curiosity and delight.

One is left to wonder why these beguilingly colourful butterflies are all gathering around the lady’s face, covering all of her features, just like the way moths are attracted to a burning flame. Perhaps, these butterflies represent the lady’s courage to bravely “chasing her dream” although she may not be able to see what is immediately in front of her, at this moment in time.