Currently available books by Aberjhani that feature cover art (some also have photography) by him include: These Black and Blue Red Zone Days; Dreams of the Immortal City Savannah, Greeting Flannery O'Connor at the Back Door of My Mind; and, the eBook edition of Songs from the Black Skylark zPed Music Player. His work is also featured on the cover of the 2022 Flannery O'Connor Review along with a full section of art and poetry by him in the publication.
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Our weekender tote bags are chic and perfect for a day out on the town, a staycation, or a weekend getaway. The tote is crafted with soft, spun poly-poplin fabric and features double-stitched seams for added durability. The 1" thick cotton handles are perfect for carrying the bag by hand or over your shoulder. This is a must-have for the summer.
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Langston Hughes Quote on People Walking Tightropes
I had seen people walking tightropes everywhere... Anybody is liable to fall off a... more
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Langston Hughes Quote on People Walking Tightropes
"I had seen people walking tightropes everywhere... Anybody is liable to fall off a tightrope in any land, I thought, and God help you if you fall the wrong way."
African-American Author Langston Hughes (Feb 1, 1901/1902-1967)
The above quote is from Langston Hughes's I WONDER AS A I WANDER, the second volume of the great Harlem Renaissance writer's accounts of his travels around the world. These words summed up travels in 1937 after he'd logged reports on the United States, Cuba, Japan, Russia, and Spain, and then headed for Paris.
The "tightropes" to which he was referring were woven of public and private human conditions similar to those confronting many of us in the 21st century. In the extended passage from which the quote was taken, he alluded more precisely to: "the tightrope of color in Alabama, the tightrope of transition in the Soviet Union, the tightrope of repression in Japan, the tightrope...
I was born and raised in the southeastern United States, then spent many years, while pursuing my education and serving in the U.S. Air Force, traveling around America and the world. Much of story is told in recent book releases like Greeting Flannery OConnor at the Back Door of My Mind and Dreams of the Immortal City Savannah. Artwork by me is featured on the cover of both books. My last 4 public exhibits were at the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport Art Gallery in Savannah, Georgia, USA, and during a cultural arts event in the historic Lafayette Square in the same city. I am currently completing an artbook project on different challenge which humanity has been facing in the 2020s, with text contributions from writers around the world. My...
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Glad you enjoyed checking out "Langston Hughes Quote on People Walking Tightropes" Dr. Stewart. Thank you.
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Wonderful capture and tribute!!! -Tweet!
DANNY LOWE
Beautiful!
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you Danny. Appreciate it.
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Much gratitude to the CONTEMPORARY art group for featuring this Langston Hughes Harlem Renaissance quotation poster.
Joan Reese
Love Langston Hughes poems and your art!
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you Joan.
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Thank you very much VIVA, Geraldine, Angeles, and Carol. Your visits and shared insights are greatly appreciated.
Carol Japp
Excellent work Aberjhani, a very emotive piece. l/f
Angeles M Pomata
Amazing quote and portrait, Aberjhani!! A thought to be considered. L/F
Geraldine Scull
Wonderful message and portrait capture Aberjhani ! l/f
VIVA Anderson
So fascinating, your testimonial,information,image,the history...repeating itself,as you point out,and the lesson..one does not have to fall the wrong way ! What today is 'wrong'?sigh. All so uplifting,important, is what you say, Aberjhani.......always a reminder, to we, who listen/see, about reality....humanity........and,thank you again for this insight, profound..........fv......VIVA