Very basically, this drawing is of a hand grasping a candle. Both dripping, the flesh and wax intermingle. All possible prayers have been spoken, and perhaps heard. Their separate flames are extinguished in one breath, and they harden into a single form.
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Wow! At least I am correct about the candle. Kudos Francis, this is what art should be, mysterious and can depict various interpretations. I keep saying this, but this is what I perceive in your drawings - very unique and very profound ones. Thanks for sharing.
I love this one. It reminds me a little of the Amnesty International logo - the candle with the barbed wire - but a softer, more human/humane version.
Mystery, magic, a little dread and a lot of hope - even if the hope is nearly extinguished. Yes, I agree with the first two comments: that is what art should be.
excellent presentation-introduction,
drained prayers...
they harden ...of hands,
forte!
I love this!
Your drawings are quite remarkable. I don't always feel that I have the 'toolbox' to pass worthwhile comment on visual art but that doesn't stop me enjoying my visits here a lot.
I know I've said this before... and rest assured I'll say it again... your drawings are really great! They all "speak" without any need for words.
Hummmmmmm......I see the social and personal statement relating to unanswered prayers and also being disappointed sociallly.
But, emmmmm....how shallI say this? I also see the phallic symbolism.
Perhaps frustrations of the (and I hate labels)white male in America?
Yet another great piece Francis. I always tend to over analyze.
And I did see your layout at Hanna's and my seeing all of your work displayed like that was quite incredible!!:-)
@jena Thanks ... I honestly just draw what comes into my mind and sometimes after it takes shape I am able to impose a meaning on it. But as you say, that doesn't mean it's not up to others to find their own. Maybe I should stop writing intros so people won't be biased by my words.
@catherine the AI logo would be appropriate as we had the blog for human rights event last week, and I've had that subject on my mind lately.
@dave I'm glad you see hope ... that's interesting to me. Whatever emotion is there, definitely comes from the viewer's perspective. I didn't have any particular feeling when drawing it, and I think most people would see it in a darker vein because the light has gone out.
@hanna Grazie ... I wasn't sure about a companion poem for it, but after writing the intro I think there's something there worth expanding.
@angel Thanks the visit and the comment! I've been enjoying your site quite a lot.
@ken My art criticism tool box is also pretty spare, so no worries. In fact my art tool box isn't very crowded, but I press ahead anyway :).
@kelly I routinely waffle between giving up one or the other ... words or images ... but inevitably keep doing both. I appreciate the compliments, especially since I'm a fan of your work.
@shinade I think a phallic interpretation is probably inevitable when drawing that shape. If anything, my perspective would be that the white males in America have had too long a run as it is, and it's time to give someone else a chance. No social frustration on that end for me :). My hope is to help break down the hegemony of certain ideas in this society by opening up the viewer up ambiguity and complexity.
I like this one...
Francis, what about us - the readers- giving a title to your next drawing? That would be fun! Then afterwards, you reveal what it really is when the inputs are all in.
I am really fascinated of the twists and turns of an artist's sharp and intelligent mind.
Just a suggestion. It is okay if you don't agree. Thanks for sharing your precious work of art with us.
Ovvio è che ciò che hai risposto a Jackie è solo una delle idee...
io direi, come ho accennato prima:
quando le preghiere sono inascoltate, la luce ha "scollato", bisogna che imbocchi le maniche e indurusci le mani a lavorare...
nel senso: la vita te la costruisci da solo senza metafisiche benedizioni...
@Robert Thanks
@Jena I'm game. I'll try that with my next drawing.
@Hanna Yes, I agree. Once we free ourselves of false hope, there's not much left but to do the hard work of taking care of our own lives.
questa è una bella, profonda disegno. tuttavia, in qualche modo mi sembra pessimista.
Ciao Marmelade. Grazie. Sono d'accordo. Per me, è un disegno sui termini. Ma la vita è come un cerchio e alora anche si tratta dell'inizio.
I immediately thought of HANNA + the very kind Masturbating Tribute she did for me!!
I've never been so "Touched" by such an unselfish acto fo Kindness in my Life*
;))
Yeah, you know, I thought about putting the nose behind the tree, but I thought it just looked silly... I will definitely make some changes so that you can check it out, though.
I hope it turns out great. Once I get it up on cafepress and zazzle, I'll definitely post a link, so everyone can see how they're looking on the cards.
- Elise.
btw, cool drawing today!
hahahahah!
Billy!
You always see the origins of creation,
namely eros throughout!
Ottimo!
Forte!
Loved it, that's about all there is to say.
@Billy I don't discount the masturbation view of the drawing, but I'm going to stay clear of discussing it :).
@Elise Thanks ... I'll be checking in to see how your card is progressing.
@Cooper I appreciate brevity very much. I should probably exercise more of it.
Dear Friends
It is a genocide taking place in South Africa, a genocide consented by the international community, similar to what is happening in Darfur, to what happened in Rwanda or in the decade of 90 in Bosnia Herzegovina.
This genocide must be denounced!
See more in South Africa, in the Brick of the volcano
http://kafekultura.blogspot.com
Great picture, as usual. You are a great artist!
Oh, and you've been tagged! Check out my latest post.
@Mario Thanks for sharing the link. It's a very nasty situation in South Africa, and your post illustrated just how bad it's gotten. The anti-foreigner hysteria seems to be raging around the globe and it needs to be put to a stop. People should turn their gaze inward rather than scapegoating immigrants for their country's problems.
@Jane Thanks ... for the compliment and the tag. I've been slacking off on the blog of late, so this will help get me posting again.
I too agree that males have dominated for way too long in this society.
But, I am also aware that many that are not well educated or enlightened are feeling frustrated.
No insult intended to anyone...just stating a fact in my opinion.
Men such as yourself Francis are to be very valued and I for one am glad to be a part of your journey.
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