The New Day Begun
by Aberjhani
Title
The New Day Begun
Artist
Aberjhani
Medium
Mixed Media - Fine Art Mixed Media Painting
Description
“Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun
Let us march on till victory is won…”
--Lyrics by James Weldon Johnson from Lift Every Voice and Sing
THE NEW DAY BEGUN Silk-Featherbrush Artstyle painting features a hot glowing yellow-orange sun shining down on an abstract landscaped populated with Featherbrush figures of diverse colors: blue, black, yellow, red, tinted white, pink, green, and brown. The landscape itself is more representative of the concept of human co-existence than physical geography. Struggles for justice, freedom, and equality in one country have often sparked movements for the same in other countries., indicating a universal need for basic liberties to be enjoyed by all.
The title of this artwork is from the 1900 song LIFT VERY VOICE AND SING with lyrics by James Weldon Johnson and music by his brother Rosamond Johnson. I had the honor of writing the biographical profiles on these brilliant brothers for Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance (Infobase Publishing).
As a student enrolled long ago in the Savannah State University (an Historic Black College/University or HBCU) Upward Bound Program, I sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing” loudly along with everyone else at weekly pep rallies. Many middle and high schools today feature performances of it during the month of February, generally referred to in the United States as Black History Month but designated in presidential proclamations as National African-American History Month. The song is often called the “Negro” or Black National Anthem.
When students unfamiliar with African-American history begin studying it in-depth, they are sometimes surprised to learn how different political or social triumphs attributed to Black Americans have in fact benefitted all Americans in the quest to refine practices of democracy. This positive inclusiveness may also be seen in the recent nomination of the Black Lives Matter organization for a Nobel Peace Prize, citing how the movement in America encouraged steps to begin eradicating systemic racism globally.
This artwork is an acknowledgment of numerous ongoing efforts at a time when the U.S. is undergoing historic demographic changes while simultaneously battling more cases of COVID-19 than any other country.
Aberjhani
https://www.author-poet-aberjhani.info/
Creator of Silk-Featherbrush Artstyle
Co-Author Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance
Author of Greeting Flannery O’Connor at the Back Door of My Mind
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January 31st, 2021
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Comments (16)
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
I appreciate that very much LaVonne. Thank you for stopping by to check out and comment on "The New Day Begun." Looking forward to viewing more of your work as well.
LaVonne Kennedy
This image and the words with it are beautiful and so stirring,,you feel very deeply and it shows through your beautiful sensitive art Aberjhani !
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you very much Dr. Stewart. I appreciate the very kind words.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you Hanne for checking out THE NEW DAY BEGUN. Very glad you liked it.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Gorgeous colors and shapes in this magnificent digital abstract creation, Aberjhani! L/F
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
This art creation is splendid and beautiful Aberjhani!! i can see an abstract sunrise spreading its golden glow and pushes the night sky off the frame. well done!! L/F
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you so much Rainbow for letting me know I accomplished what I was aiming for. Appreciate the encouraging feedback.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
I appreciate that Dennis. I'm enjoying learning more about your work.
Tejsweena Krishan
I see a blessed couple being blessed with a baby which is making that beautiful blessed couple lying down on bed seeing each other with child sleeping in between of them! It's like they are conveying telepathically each other of what together they have created that means Life to be the Best version of selves altogether in a very accurate form that is making their Life living in paradise with creating that altogether with genuine efforts to celebrate it next to each other always to forever! I love this very touched creation conveying a very deep Love story with beautiful start with a wishful star coming true! :)
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you Tejsweena for sharing such a soul-deep response to this artwork. Your insight is deeply moving & much appreciated.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you Carol. I greatly appreciate your kind words and encouragement.