"Mahatma Gandhi " Simplicity "" Drawing

My name is Giyas Ahmed, a local Cape Town artist. Born in District Six, Cape Town, during the bitter parts of Apartheid - themes relating to hardships of life and suffering. I have lived in a segregated South Africa for a long time and experienced life with a legislated structure of prejudice and exploitation, hence, self-taught was the order of the day. Art, my passion, is a natural talent inherent and imbued in everybody that brings joy and meaning to life and hopefully to those who share in it. My work is rooted in realism with simplicity. My preferred medium is pencil, graphite, charcoal and lead in which I give full attention to fine detail. My work is decorative and by definition I try to be realistic as possible. I prefer the effects of dark and shadows to emphasize light together with the element of grey when depicting the subject matter. Losing edges, putting in essentials......bold shades, tones, textures and conformity fascinate me. Visible pencil strokes, open composition, stress on light, themes and the presence of motion are important elements. Madiba's expression to life through his sacrifices, captured my respect and love for him. It was a pleasure to have worked passionately on a portrait of Madiba, who not only proved to be highly respected, but also exceptionally generous and compassionate to all. Having such a work of art, especially of a global icon, such as Madiba, will honour his legacy and inspire individuals within and help change lives. Mahatma Gandhi, I claim to be as our own. It is in our country, South Africa, where Gandhiji developed and fashioned non-violence as a tool of liberation. His life was a message which inspired the likes of Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr. and many others. His profound ideas, vision and philosophy guides so much of the United Nations' work of peace. All South Africans should be proud to have had Gandhiji on our shores who left behind giant footprints which no-one can fill. I look forward to provide you with a spectacular hand sketched portrait of Madiba and Gandhi on a delicate high grade miro canvas, completely glazed, which will definitely enhance and add value to your boardroom, office or home. Archival quality. Completely framed size - (1200 × 950) I wish to thank you for believing in my vision to celebrate our cultural diversity and promoting art.