Evolution Painting

This art work projects the happening going on around the world, especially in Nigeria and Myanmar in 2021( the year of production of this artwork). There was an "END SARS" protest by youths in Nigeria and some youths lost their lives to the protest. In Myanmar, some innocent citizens also lost their lives while they were exercising their human rights ( peaceful protest). I used a chess game to express what I feel because I see a strong connection or similarities between a chess game and reality. The first area of focus are the innocent dead civilians in the background, it is really sad and disheartening that a lot of innocent civilians have lost their lives just for exercising their human rights (peaceful protest) but we believe all hope is not lost, that is why I made a transition from darkness into light for the sky in the background. This means there is hope for better days. There is a symbol of peace on the first three civilians, all we need is peace, not just for the lost souls but for our hearts when we remember all we have been through and the loved ones we have lost. There is a symbol of togetherness/unity on the three military symbols after the civilians, there is a need for the military to be united and protect civilians, not take the lives of innocent civilians. Finally, the Bishop, the government and the knight are carrying the three finger statue, which is a symbol of resistance and solidarity for democratic movement across south east Asia.

Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:24 W x 24 H x 1 D in

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