Elizabete Anna Bāliņa's painting “Skats augšup” (View Upwards) invites the viewer into a complex narrative that is open to interpretation. The central figure, described as a "bandit," enjoys a bourgeois dinner, suggesting a contrast between violence and luxury. This juxtaposition speaks to the broader theme explored in the artwork: the global issue of warfare. The painting delves into the contradiction of power and opulence enjoyed by some, while others face the devastation of conflict. Bāliņa's work challenges viewers to reflect on these societal imbalances, encouraging a dialogue between the personal and the global.