連雅德·帕拉斯

The painting is in good condition overall. The canvas is clear and sound. There are indication of minor wear and handling around the edges, but are unobtrusive. The paint layers are well preserved and are in stable condition. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no indication of retouching. Unframed, on stretcher.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

連雅德·帕拉斯的《我很美麗》描繪一個在藍天白雲下坐在長凳上的小女孩。她天真地看著觀者，不見世間紛擾。如歌謠裡的寶貝。

近看此畫，卻見箇中真相，鮮紅的蘋果、支離的心臟 、畫有鑽石的紙張、粉色玫瑰、紙房子等。畫家在女孩的手臂和衣服還畫上顏料、調色刀、素描及塗鴉。

帕拉斯通過此畫突出菲律賓在面對接連發生的天災人禍中展現出的民族韌性。縱使經歷無數國難，天性樂觀的人們也已再次重整， 準備好迎接將來。

畫中的女孩象徵嶄新的開端、一顆願意學習和夢想的心。 帕拉斯提示大眾：「每跨過一個挑戰，便等於上了一節新課。往往是些小事把我們引回正路，我們重視的人事提醒著我們生命裡要把握的中心。」

為了探知人生真理，我們必須再為孩童。