Ode to Australia California Antarctica and the Amazon Rainforest
by Aberjhani
Title
Ode to Australia California Antarctica and the Amazon Rainforest
Artist
Aberjhani
Medium
Mixed Media - Silk-featherbrush Painting
Description
This is one of the images I had created exclusively for my INCANDESCENT WONDER book of art and poetry but recent photographs and videos of wildfires in Australia convinced me the time to share it is now. It is done in the Silk-Featherbrush style I've been experimenting with for some time now. I believe it captures fairly well the sense of people and wildlife facing flaming destruction while also holding onto hopes for survival and recovery. The poetic term 'Ode' is used in the title to confirm the beauty that has been lost but which under the right conditions could flourish again.
Like millions who watched the 2020 broadcast of the Golden Globe Awards I was deeply moved by actor Russell Crowe's statement, read on his behalf by actress Jennifer Aniston, informing viewers he could not be there to accept his award because he was trying to protect his family from the raging inferno. The tragedy reportedly has taken the lives of almost a billion animals indigenous to Australia and forced thousands of people from their homes. It is much like what we've seen in recent years, though maybe worse, all over the globe: California, the Amazon Rain Forest, and Antarctica most quickly come to mind.
Below are a few places where those interested can contribute to relief efforts:
--Australian Red Cross Disaster and Relief Fund: https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate
--Salvation Army Australia: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/donate/make-a-donation/donate-online/?appeal=disasterappeal
--Red Cross Volunteers: https://www.redcross.org.au/get-involved/connect/volunteer
--The Rural Fire Brigade: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigade
--GoFundMe Page for Fire Disaster Relief: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-thirsty-koalas-devastated-by-recent-fires
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Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you Ramon for dropping by and checking out "Ode to Australia California Antarctica and the Amazon Rainforest."
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
I appreciate that G Berry. I'm enjoying learning more about your work.
VIVA Anderson
Such stunning impact, Aberjhani, and, thank you, again, from we in Oz, for this thoughtful Tribute...and now, another trial, 2020, the Virus.....I wish you WELL........VIVA
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you very much Mira. I'm enjoying checking out your work also.
Geraldine Scull
Beautiful colors and processing Aberjhani ! l/f
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you so much Geraldine. With the battles currently going on to reduce global warming this work was very important to me.
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Much gratitude to the ABSTRACT MOODS Group for featuring this work.
Angeles M Pomata
An amazing tribute with a very vibrant and attractive composition, Aberjhani!! Love this gorgeous piece!! L/F
Aberjhani replied:
Appreciate that very much Angeles. I felt it important to acknowledge the severity of the bushfires in Australia and environmental challenges taking place elsewhere as well.
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