In Edvard Munch famous painting “The Scream”, there’s a figure standing on a bridge, believed to be Munch himself, overwhelmed by the blood-red sky, supposedly caused by a volcanic eruption in Indonesia, whose massive explosion affected the atmosphere worldwide. The never-ending depth of the sea below the bridge symbolizes Munch’s fear of falling, reflecting his emotional struggles. The bridge’s railing symbolizes protection, as during the real-life event, many people panicked and fell into the sea. Boats were there to rescue them. And, there were two figures in the background with no identity.

In my version of “The Scream”, I would love to know the point-of-view of those two mysterious figures and how they may interpret the situations.

I depict those two persons, screaming in fear looking at how Munch responds to his surroundings. Placing them in front of Munch, I emphasize how others might react to the chaotic situation and how someone mental state can affect others, showing a shared anxiety.

In my acrylic recreation, I used thick layers to emphasize the disturbing chaos and fearful atmosphere. I chose this artwork because its inspiration is supposed to relate to my country’s extraordinary events, Indonesia’s 1883 Krakatau eruption.