Ode to the Genius and Good Intentions of Nina Simone Number 2
by Aberjhani
Title
Ode to the Genius and Good Intentions of Nina Simone Number 2
Artist
Aberjhani
Medium
Mixed Media - Mixed Media Digital Painting
Description
As the title suggests, this is the second of 2 versions. The first noticeable difference between the two is the selective sapphire blue with black and white palette seen here in contrast to the strictly B&W in the first. Also, the collage pattern is different here with various visual elements receiving greater emphasis, some omitted altogether, and new ones added as well. Of particular note in this one is my effort to portray the subject as crowned or blessed by the grace of her talents.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND: Nina Simone (1933- 2003, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon) was one of the most influential musical artists of her generation and remains one of the most admired and inspiring today. She was a superb pianist and virtuoso singer of jazz, blues, pop, gospel, and traditional African-American folk songs. When performers like BeYonce and John Legend use their star power to bring attention to important issues, they often cite Simone’s example.
EXCERPT FROM ARTICLE I WROTE ON SIMONE: “Commitment and Consequences. The singer once stated that as far as she was concerned, the job of a creative artist was to address the pressing issues of her times. Towards that end, she wrote and recorded a number of songs which addressed individual moral responsibility as well as the civil rights and women’s rights movements of the 1960s… While many championed Simone for her courageous outspokenness at a time when passive endurance was considered the key to civil rights success for African Americans, others vilified her for it...”
To check out the first version of this artwork please visit this Fine Art America url:
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/ode-to-the-genius-and-good-intentions-of-nina-simone-number-1-aberjhani.html
Aberjhani
Harlem Renaissance Centennial
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Thank you LaVonne for your heartfelt comments on "Ode to the Genius and Good Intentions of Nina Simone Number 2." Despite everything she suffered through, Simone through her music managed to leave the world a better more culturally enriched place for having lived and endured for as long as she did.
LaVonne Kennedy
One of my beloved individuals is Frederick Douglas! Some day I would like to do a painting of him,,,so many beautiful souls have graced this earth,,,
LaVonne Kennedy
There was such evil to endure that it eventually made her hard and bitter,,,this often happens to those who don’t get their strength from God, To not love and value each other and all life ,,is so vile !
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you Issie. Nina Simone is one of those timeless singers to whom I never tire of listening.
Laurie's Intuitive
Wonderful and powerful image of Ms. Simone, Aberjhani! Your description and excerpt is a very beautiful tribute to her amazing talent and legacy.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you very much Brian. I agree, Nina Simone's " Ain't got No, I got Life" is one of her most beautiful & powerful life-affirming songs. Her musical artistry remains timeless.
Brian Sereda
What a great reflection of a great artist and person, Aberjhani! I really appreciated your fine description too! This reminds me of one song in particular," AIn't got No, I got Life". But she has a great repertoire to listen to as everyone knows. Thanks.
Amy E Fraser
Visiting this incredible work again Aberjhani... she is a powerful inspiration and you have made an exquisite piece full of soul and spirit. Both wise and magical! Thank you for your poetic gifts and your kind support.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
I greatly appreciate that Amy. Ms. Simone's talent & legacy remain powerful influences in my creative endeavors & in my life in general.
Amy E Fraser
Beautiful work Aberjhani! I am a huge Nina Simone fan... amazing woman, amazing tribute!
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you very much Joan. Ms. Simone herself provided all the inspiration & I just tried to put it to good use.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Appreciate that Sunil. The genius of the great Nina Simone tends to inspire a lot of people and I'm happy to be one of them.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you Tejsweena Krishan for your very kind words.
Tejsweena Krishan
This is a very beautiful creation of love, and peace with hope at heart for something deep to achieved with love! I am in love with this very beautiful creation! :)
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thanks tremendously Carol. I was definitely inspired :)
Angeles M Pomata
Love this awesome creation, Aberjhani!! A gorgeous tribute for this unique artist. L/F
Aberjhani replied:
Appreciate that Angeles. Simone's music is something I often found inspiring so hoped to do her some small justice with the artwork.
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