Preamble:
Diversity is not a curse but a blessing. Nations with diverse cultures has being known to achieve remarkable socio-economic and technological feats. The same goes with scientific innovations resulting from groundbreaking ideas. Some countries of the world today couldn't have reached their advancement level if not for diverse cultures and races within. But, these developments couldn't have been possible if not for the provision of an enabling environment, harnessing of man's potentials, and most importantly unity.
A look at 'Unity in Diversity' reveals a skilfully composed abstract piece, done using the prime art painting medium of oil, and set on a canvas frame as support. The inter-woven abstract design is an admiration to behold as they flow harmonically into each other, echoing the central theme of the piece_ Unity. Bringing these united designs together portrays a diverse but related abstracts, which depicts the Socio-physical state of man's interpersonal relationship with fellow man.
What is this Unity in diversity portraying? It is showing the unity of various cultures, languages and races etc for an enabling environment that can engender peace and development. Unity is an important factor that brings peace and development irrespective of tribes or ethnicity. Promoting unity is making peace and development to thrive.
With complementary colors of Blue, Green and Purple, together with the designs having bold dark outlines, you have a nice piece of painting that can settle or hang, as well as match any decorative space comfortably.
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According to James Allen: "Dreamers are saviors of the world". That is why the world was built by those who 'crossed bridges' in their mind long before anyone else does.
Back in elementary school, there was a time i was one of the worst pupils in class. My results were nothing to write home about. As a kid, i like to play around all day, but beside that, i was full of creativity and intelligence yet to be unleashed and revealed. However, i was gripped by a 'special' disability that adds to the poor academic performances and learning injury. That gave me a really big challenge as i could not cope 100% in class. The resultant effect of this challenge was that i most of the time became depressed. While most other classmates react positively, i'm either indifferent or i react negatively, if they got it right, i gets it wrong or poorly. At some stages, some of my classmates thought i was a blockhead, and i ended up becoming a victim of mockery and laughter sometimes.
But here is the good news., whenever a project or test on drawing is given, they'll all cluster around me begging "please draw for me", "will you draw for me?". I became the artist of the class! Before then, they with the teacher had just noticed that i had an uncanny ability to draw and paint. That fetched me admiration and a bit of respect too from them., even though i am not yet a brilliant pupil or a brainiac. Like i said before, it has not been unraveled or unleashed.
However, when i got to primary 5, something happened in one of the terms. I took it upon myself, and started eyeing to be finishing among the top 10 in class. I knew if i could be studious, then i would one day finish among the top three. So, i started reading my books seriously., even at night. I learnt how to set reading time table from my mom, nobody taught me that., not even she. And you know what?_ i could cram, thanks goodness, i am no blockhead. So, on one occasion, we were having revision in class. I began to show my brilliance, answering most of the questions i could answer correctly. The teacher was marveled, and she praised me in front of the class, lifting my hand up. It was in this level of elementary school that my academic prowess started showing. And don't forget i'm still the artist., one of the best draughtmen in class. Well, my effort to finish among the top 10, however, did not materialize, but it benefited me a great deal and helped me improve. So, the once taunted dummy became an intelligent brainiac all through secondary to tertiary education. I meant i was doing admiringly well in my academics, but not without challenges and failures too, which are all normal.
Now what do you learnt from these?_ That you can achieve anything if you put your mind at it with determination and focus. That is a part of the reason why i can't stop shooting at the moon., and trying to touch it too. It does not matter what others say, or what your family background is like, your educational status, health or financial standing. It posits that if you THINK YOU CAN, then YOU CAN. If you think IT IS POSSIBLE, then IT IS POSSIBLE.
I cannot stop aiming high because achievers are winners. There victory or achievement of their target leads to the advancement and improvement of self, others and society. When you are striving to achieve a goal, whether difficult or easy, short term or long term., and you achieves it, how do you feel? Do not you feel happy or accomplished? Do not you felt relieved? Whichever way it is, the above is the psychological state of someone who realizes his/her dreams. My aiming high does not mean i'm overly ambitious, neither am i egocentric. Whenever i have ambitions, or nursing one, the questions i ask myself are., "is it only for me?", "who'll it most impact?", "which people will benefit?" etc. These are the questions you should ask yourself when you have dreams and ambitions.
My aiming high resulted in my being productive, as it is said that there will be "No smoke without fire". When you achieves a target, you have produced result., but it must be positive for it to impact you or others. I take into consideration the time frame for achieving a target. I don't procrastinate on my activities, especially if they're important and necessary. The ability to focus, be innovative, creativity as well as diligence, all contributed to my productivity. Thank You!☺☺❤❤
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It was a good day., and the creative and artistic energy beckons. Taking hold of a pencil and a pen, with a paper laid out, the 'Dike Igbo' drawing was forced out of the two-dimensional surface.
This was an idea that has been dancing in my creative brain for quite a while. After imagining and developing the idea, the implementation or action stage follows. My gifted hand and fingers have to skilfully manipulate the mediums to reveal what was borne in mind_ The Dike Igbo.
When i started thinking about the exploits and gallantry of igbo warriors of old., not only those distinguished in warfare, but including eminent chiefs, title holders, business moguls, accomplished professionals in various fields, the inspiration for this piece of art was birthed. It is no doubt that the igbos recognizes their sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in their area of endeavors, thereby contributing their quota to the development of the society. They are not only recognized, but also revered. And in many cases, such achievement leads to various awards., and typical of our culture, the personality often gets titled.
This work is a good composition that flows into each other, showing a rather rhythmical connection of subjects. The horns is an object of holding a chieftain title and this was assentuated by the beads, that appeared to be cascading or dangling from the hero's neck. An observation of a horn held by a titled individual as a symbol of chieftancy, sees it as bearing decorative patterns or design, as well as having stylized shape or curve.
The overall general effect, the visual aestheticism, and a good use of mediums actually scored this piece high as one of my favorites. Lest i forgets! 'Dike' is an igbo word which means 'Hero' in English. Thank you for reading!
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