The golden hunt of the unicorn 2005

Andrey Remnev made this intriguing painting called 'The Golden Hunt of the Unicorn' with oil on canvas. The muted palette has an overall dreamlike quality, punctuated with intense hues. The two children in the foreground have a sculptural presence that seems to be caught between stillness and motion. I wonder, what was Remnev thinking when he conceived this scene? The texture is smooth, polished almost, and the children's slightly melancholic expressions add to its enigmatic appeal. Their presence is a juxtaposition to the frenzied energy of the hunt taking place behind them. The dogs and hunter give chase to a unicorn, of all things, an ancient symbol of purity and grace! The way Remnev blends mythology and a slightly surreal contemporary setting reminds us of the fluidity between past and present. It is a conversation that transcends time. We, as viewers, are left to ponder the many layers of meaning embedded within.