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Published: 2007-01-22 20:38:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 1540; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 32
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Strangely this is inspired by christmas cards that were on a local market and cut from paper. I wanted to integrate that into my own art. I'm still not sure how this came out except that I want to go back to Africa really bad as I grew up there and it is a big part of my life, but why this image? I guess so much in life depends on what life you are born into. It seems to be a little disturbing to some but I hope people can get something from it, think about their luck and remember...Related content
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that is very strong piece.
Part of one painting I did had an african child soldier [from Lord's Resistance Army]. One of the lowest depths humanity can sink to.
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I just spent 3 monts in Uganda... stopped by Kony's village and I must say a lot of good work has been done in that area! but yeah many things still live!
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wow
I wish I had that mobility!
Never been to S America,Africa and Australia. Australia I don't mind much but esp S America I'd love see sometime.
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I like this piece. I like what it represents as well. Good job!
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thanks.. sometimes life and inspiration hit home! (no pun intended)
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this should mean plenty to anyone who is familiar with the current state of africa. it has child soldier written all over it.
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I really like the message of that picture.
You made also a very good job with the water colors.
Some years ago I painted the same child-soldier too on a big wall and a friend of me made the background with symbols of inhumanity.
Hey, we both have almost the same idea
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great minds think alike! thankyou, I guess I'm just always inspired by human wrongs and rights in africa. glad you like it!
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thanks! I didn't think that while I was doing it.. LOL but I guess some frustration is half the part of enjoying the end result!
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of course it is wwhat makes every thing worth it!
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for some kids, innocence is in the air, for some is in their behavior, war makes kids to feel their innocense as barvarians from the ancient cultures, but for some its just melodies and softness...cool contrast
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glad you like it... nice to read you thoughts on it too! thanks!
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thanks and well, keep the good work!
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I don't know yet why I like it, but I do.
Somehow I consider myself to be very lucky when I look at this.
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So did I while making it...
Thanks for describing what it does with you.. I like to hear those kind of things
Thankyou!
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To be perfectly honest, I think it's brilliant.
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To be perfectly honest, I love your comment!
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strong picture, it shows the difference between 2 worlds.I'm going to Benin in 3 weeks, I can't wait
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sounds soo ezxciting! I'm going to south africa in 6 canlt wait either!!!
hope it is inspiring for some good art too!
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It can't be uninspring! haha hope you have a good time over there
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I think that this is my favourite. Your eye for contrasts is amazing.
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This one somehow made itself! but is my favourite too! Thankyou though, I feel all flattered now!
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It's indeed a bit disturbing, but that's what makes great art, daring to express issues like this. The constrast (both content and way of showing) makes this piece realy stand out.
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Thankyou! I'm still really happy with this piece.. I think because I can se improvement and because I like disturbing pieces.. Tha fantasy I used to do never got me much of that!
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wow, strong piece of art. I see passion for your "home", but also fear, of the well known problems there. NIce idea, I want to see more of that!
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heh, then will you now tell me where my home is?
but indeed, I'd like to make more of that, too!
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your home seems to be in africa, at least for your soul and at least at the moment. As you said before "I want to go back to Africa really bad".
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touchdown!
I'm very european though.. but thanks for that! might go to south africa with a friend who lived there so I will go! YAY, thanks for making my day!
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the way its designed has remnants of art used to promote the black panthers way back when.
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hmm interesting comparison.. maybe because of the bold imagery? maybe because of the profile associated with them? I definitely hadn't associated the two...
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well, maybe my influence is prone to juxtaposition because of the counter culture and African and Haitian art Ive studied, but the bold imagery is definetly something that rings true.
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hmm, it is always interesting to see what other people caj associate art with though, it goves it more meaning and aspects! I should look into Haitian art, I donlt think I know anything of it. Thanks again!
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Merci beaucoup, ton mots rendre-moi heureuse.
(excuse my French, I'm Dutch 
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