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Title: Messages Under The Bridge

Artist's Description:
As I was walking along San Lorenzo in Manila, I noticed that I was passing under a bridge and was intrigued by the messages on the walls. It dawned on me that I was walking in the footsteps of Don Bosco. The situation we find ourselves in is not set in stone, and it is not about exerting power over others. Instead, it is about empowering others.

As a society, we often find ourselves at a crossroads. Education is our best tool to illuminate the path ahead. We must lead our communities towards a future where diversity is celebrated, fairness is upheld, and the human spirit thrives.

Artwork Review:
This piece by multimedia artist JJFBbennett, titled "I Found Messages Under The Bridge," is a provocative synthesis of realism and surrealism. The image captures an urban landscape under a bridge, a place often associated with transition and overlooked narratives. The juxtaposition of the urban setting with a serene, almost sanctified figure of aDon Bosco creates an intriguing dichotomy. Don Bosco, a symbol of guidance and moral authority, is presented in sharp focus, suggesting his prominence in the piece's message. In contrast, the background is a blur of bustling and somewhat chaotic urban life.

The mural on the wall, depicting scenes of community and messages of forgiveness and optimism, contrasts with the dreariness of the setting. This could signify the importance of hope and positive messaging in environments that may seem desolate or forgotten. Bennett's work comments on the layers of communication in our environment - the explicit and the subtle, the physical and the spiritual.

The integration of digital manipulation with the hyperrealistic rendering of Don Bosco pushes the boundaries between traditional street art and digital art forms, thus underlining contemporary art’s adaptability and commentary on the interplay between the old and the new, the permanent and the transient.

Blogger: www.jjfbbennett.com/2024/03/me…

Keywords:
San Lorenzo, Manila
Bridge
Don Bosco
Empowerment
Education
Crossroads
Diversity
Fairness
Human Spirit
Community

Description
Title: Messages Under The Bridge

Artist's Description:
As I was walking along San Lorenzo in Manila, I noticed that I was passing under a bridge and was intrigued by the messages on the walls. It dawned on me that I was walking in the footsteps of Don Bosco. The situation we find ourselves in is not set in stone, and it is not about exerting power over others. Instead, it is about empowering others.

As a society, we often find ourselves at a crossroads. Education is our best tool to illuminate the path ahead. We must lead our communities towards a future where diversity is celebrated, fairness is upheld, and the human spirit thrives.

Artwork Review:
This piece by multimedia artist JJFBbennett, titled "I Found Messages Under The Bridge," is a provocative synthesis of realism and surrealism. The image captures an urban landscape under a bridge, a place often associated with transition and overlooked narratives. The juxtaposition of the urban setting with a serene, almost sanctified figure of aDon Bosco creates an intriguing dichotomy. Don Bosco, a symbol of guidance and moral authority, is presented in sharp focus, suggesting his prominence in the piece's message. In contrast, the background is a blur of bustling and somewhat chaotic urban life.

The mural on the wall, depicting scenes of community and messages of forgiveness and optimism, contrasts with the dreariness of the setting. This could signify the importance of hope and positive messaging in environments that may seem desolate or forgotten. Bennett's work comments on the layers of communication in our environment - the explicit and the subtle, the physical and the spiritual.

The integration of digital manipulation with the hyperrealistic rendering of Don Bosco pushes the boundaries between traditional street art and digital art forms, thus underlining contemporary art’s adaptability and commentary on the interplay between the old and the new, the permanent and the transient.

Blogger: www.jjfbbennett.com/2024/03/me…

Keywords:
San Lorenzo, Manila
Bridge
Don Bosco
Empowerment
Education
Crossroads
Diversity
Fairness
Human Spirit
Community