After World War Three Painting by Farook Mohammed
Art Description
Painting: Oil on Board.
Story behind Painting: Probably one of the boldest statements of modern history is depicted in this Artwork; The following tells the story- “Art is a medium of expression; this work represents the collective psyche of many nations seeking historic and social justice. It is a fictional, futuristic looking piece of Artwork which, on the losing side depicts images of figures ranging from the Demented Crusades, Evil Spanish Inquisition, Barbaric North Atlantic Slave Trade, the Heart Breaking Colonial Era, the Insanity of World War One and Two, The Cold War, and the Stupidity of Nationalistic Racism etc… on a battlefield with a burning Cathedral in the background. On the victorious side of the battlefield it depicts figures from many nations such as Africans, Native Americans, Arabs and Asians before a Towering Mosque rising in its splendor with light emitting from it. It’s a counter expression against the norm of what is usually depicted on Artworks from the 18th and 19th Century. A time where historic narratives were based on propaganda invented to suppress others and destroy people’s identity, culture and factual history. It yells out “We exist, our cultures exist, our nations exist, and our diverse identities exist and always will. We are Not third world peoples, Not a second class either, all men are equal but the only difference in how man should be ranked is by his character, not his color or geographical location” The Art of the written word (A powerful tool) was used for injustice and this visual artwork is meant to strike a balance. Black Lives Matter, Native American Lives Matter, Arab Lives Matter, Asian Lives Matter, All Lives Matter.” The very words from the Artist himself in describing this painting; a breathtaking moment in itself. We are well aware of how Art was used for Psyops (Propaganda Leaflets) dropped from planes over enemy territories [Enemy being either side of World War 1&2] aimed at perception management of peoples.
Subjects:
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