classic human suffering so unnecessary

it is so sad that man made suffering continues like society can not grow to be progressive or civilized.  what is taking place in syria today is slaughter of innocent civilians caught up in an ugly revolution ousting a tyrant dictator.
this work of mine dates to when the nazi regime aligned with then a spanish dictator wanted to test a new jet plane and its capabilities in a bombing raid, at random a farming town in the basque region of spain named guernica was chosen to be the testing grounds.
without notice the towns people were bombed and hacked to pieces and the world sat silent in the face of tyranny, whereas Picasso who a proud spaniard himself outraged, expressed his nations anger and sorrow by painting this large 27 foot long canvas countless times  until he felt that it truly captured his emotions and profoundly changed the worlds view with his art.  the painting went on to be exhibited at the world fair in 1939 as WWII was heating up, it drew attention yet the world had other concerns and life then went on to witness a massacre of grand proportions that went on for five years plus.  since then the artwork has been on loan and is on display for long term at the united nations headquarters in new york.
war is nothing new and sadly there will always be casualties at any rate, what needs to change if not war itself is society's oblivious nature.  case in point, is the shameful act the proud champion of freedom  and human rights the best nation on this wonderful planet our united states of America pressured the UNations at the time of the onset of war on Iraq " shock n awe" to drape this magnificant painting of Picasso while the campaign to convince the world that war was necessary and the only method to the maddness
in short this painting of mine is brief in being five feet wide, it hangs over our dinning table not that it serves as an appetizer. we pray for an end to human suffering be it from disease or acts of nature or misfortune, and as well to lessen the wrath of humans on one another.
it does remind us and guests that long before guernica, and long after there was armenia, auchwitz, cambodia, vietnam, beirut, bosnia, el salvador, 911, darfur, gaza and now syria...

my apologies for provoking thought, art alone ought to do that without use of words.

fawaz

 art through the ages essentially recorded time of various civilizations that proceded us on this lonely planet.  how ever and whatever was left on record told us a story of how when and who these people were.  often depicting day to day life from hunt to family chores;  undoubtedly the person leaving us that record cared little what style he or she chose that day.  the medium at hand was all that was then between his hands little mattered how well executed the composition tied the work together.  far less of concern was how favored the work of art in comparison to artists from over the other hills.
here is one of my purest forms that I feel accomplished way more with so little.  whenever I am before this piece the image of the figure wills me to take note and bekon.

it is Christmas soon and I wish you all a wonderful time with your loved ones; do in your own way record your cherished moments together so they become immortalized like our ancient relatives works

best wishes to all on a new year with a tad more peace in it, because total world peace would be intolerable and far too sticky

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fawaz

 to give thanks 364 days a year along with the dear holiday coming this week is to be truely greateful.  we have more than most people on this planet would dream of having yet we often find ourselves readily complaining of the smallest inconveniences.
I am so greatful that my journey has allowed me to pursue my passion after identifying what it was.  the love of art and mostly three dimentional form has filled my plate and then some.  the more I study and deepen my appreciation of art and artists that proceeded me in time, the more humble I am and more creative I become.
more than anything I am greatful for good health and family friends and God's presence in  my life.

wishing you and most of humanity a wonderful holiday season.  do urge you to follow previous entries up listed under prior month tabs

fawaz

six months mature

 it took five or so months for this pose to complete,  model in pose back in may left me bewildered.  for my sake sketches made then saved the day as the clay figure took many hits and at one point came apart and needed scrapping all together.
somehow if it was meant to be, I made it happen with adaptations from observations and fond intentions.  happily in the end the firing was mostly successful and what remains is a faux finish to dress it up for display

the entire month of october has been consumed with house repairs that are coming to an end.  i miss the creative process so much, it is my best use of time.  not only is it therapuetic literally it corrects all that is wrong with the world that is irrelevantt.  distraction vs focus and concentration

wish me good luck for applying to the laguna festival of arts, I recently submitted my application for the 2014
season.

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stay warm
fawaz

art is all around us, oh joy

 focus at mid age is fantastic, it even marvels when things are  unclear.  monastic tranquil times let you hear a simple breeze and ponder how a butterfly can navigate with its angelic wings.
mission bells ringing transport me to my village growing up in remote south lebanon near a lovely river gorge where sounds eminate and echo.  little did this coy fish know how she affected me and carried me to places
I bring her to you so possibly you may feel the serenity and peace needed in our lives today
do not ever dismiss the russle of tree leaves as they too add focus to mid life
fawaz

art is all around us, oh joy

 focus on nature and life in general reveals wonders and even if things do not appear to be clear,  focus makes them into marvels.
thanks to the heavens in my fourth decade things are coming into focus clearer than ever.  could it be the sum of all years and thoughts past or else.  a turning point one reaches mid life mid career possibly is to blame.  I am so greatful for this level of content and understanding.  it comes with an aura of tranquility and serenity as light as a butterfly on an afternoon breeze.  welcome it and savor it while you can

 beauty is in nature and all we need to do is soak it in, appreciate it in every morsle be it a fallen leaf , a small creature we share the planet with or a muse man has made.  when one has tuned in and is sensitized to these subtle nuances life becomes so much richer and amuzing at times.  this lovely resemblance of a breast was at the tip of a bread stick nearly eaten and digested without a thought, instead it made life pause and take notice
enjoy your summer and look around for small wonders