Indigenous people have suffered from the onrush of "civilization". Their traditional way of life has disappeared. Their cultures have been lost. The sad face on the man in the picture inspired me to think deeply about this subject, hence the barbed wire and the sea of words, just words around the picture, and the cave paintings which tell of better days. The man looks like a native American but the story has been repeated all over the world, especially in Australia.ENLARGE PICTURE TO GET A BETTER VIEW OF THE SAD FACE.
Image from Collage Obsessions, background and barbed wire from Lorie Davison at Scrapbookgraphics.
The colors and meaning behind your creation is so awesome. The twining barb and the cave prints lend such an authenticity to your entry ~ I am in awe. Mine took a much more whimsical twist ~ but yours ~ WoW!
ReplyDeleteOh wow what an amazing creation. Love the colors and the silence on your piece.
ReplyDeleteAmazing transformation, just lovely!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a thoughtful piece... i´m really touched! great picture, the barbed wire and its shadow turn out wonderfully 3-d!
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching and thought-provoking piece, Marie. I love art that tells story; and, even without your comments, the story is told with your beautiful and expressive work. This is one of your best, Marie.
ReplyDeleteamazing collage again, Marie. And really touching too. I became very happy to read your thoughts behind your creation. Thank you for participating in our challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow Marie this just fab!!love the colouring on the photo,great!!
ReplyDeleteThankyou for the lovely comments you left on my blog.
Jayne x
What a stunning collage... Love the petroglyphs in the background and the use of the wire in the foreground.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Marie- you and I have similar emotional feeling about this photo. Beautiful work and words in this entry!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL......the added elements (rusty wire) and the words are just so wonderful! I adore what you did!
ReplyDeleteJan
Absolutely stunning! Love the frame the colors, AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteyour composition is beautiful ! :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful collage and a great statement! Thank you for your message, it's very important to remember this part of the history, and as you say it's happened all over the world.
ReplyDeleteHe's so sad and wistful too, Marie. Your post is so on target. It was a thrill to watch the opening of the Olympics in Canada and to see their indigenous people recognized. Beautiful! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Marie, thank you for the moving write up too! ((HUGS)) Kris
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful collage !
ReplyDeleteyou've made a wonderful statement here...the colouring and lighting is fantastic and it fits perfect with the frame!
ReplyDeleteI'll pass the compliments on to Katie. She is a wonderful photographer... and all at 15 or 16 years old. My first husband and I have known each other since we were 12... so it just didn't make sense to give up that friendship when we split... The marvel is that both of his ex-wives and his current wife all get along great! We laugh and hug and cry together... it's really very nice, especially for all the kids and grandkids.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous interpretation Marie! I have to admire your knowledge and insight.
ReplyDeleteGreat collage! Love all the elemnts you used!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS !
ReplyDeleteTrès réussi ! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteMary
Just beautiful, makes me think position of Indians today...
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