From Darkness to Light Painting

I started this painting when the women of Afghanistan where given opportunity to improve their lives, 20 years ago (one score – as Lincoln would tell you). I don’t know why I “abandoned” her (as da Vinci would tell you). Maybe I thought the fight was over; that the new rules would stick. I guess the one lesson we have learned in the last few months is that we constantly need to fight for our rights, or they could be taken away. Recently finishing this painting, I am calling it “From Darkness to Light and Back Again in One Score.” I write ekphrastic poetry to compliment my art work: From Darkness to Light and Back Again in One Score Bronze, silver, and gold made them feel bold For their freedom, they were told, the ballot box would hold The past had been a brain drain All in vain No more shadows or hiding from the pain They hoped their faith would remain When the light came Life was no longer the same Colorfully, turning their backs on the darkness, they stepped into the light To effectuate their might They felt validation In their education Only one score later, the darkness returned Once again for freedom they yearned I donate portion of the proceeds from this painting to the Malala Fund to support girls’ education.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:48 W x 60 H x 1.5 D in

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