Saturday, February 18, 2012

Between Ugliness & Beauty


Lantern Bug
Look at this ugly beastie! Well, most people find insects repulsive but I think he is absolutely beautiful. This is a Lantern Bug from Brunei and he has wings that have an intricate pattern and vibrant hues of bright green, yellow and red. He's go-jus!
War
All wars are ugly and bring death, pain and suffering. However, if you have ever visited a war memorial here in the USA or Europe you will know that they are beautiful places of peace and serenity.
Oil Spill
There have been many major oil spills throughout the world and we are all aware of the huge environmental impact they have, especially for birds and marine animals. That was the ugliness that I wanted to convey in this sketch. The connection is when light hits the oil and creates a rainbow effect of beautiful purples, blues and maroons.
Blood Diamonds
Diamonds are prized and desired by many across the globe. These precious gems have become a symbol of wealth, power, love and beauty. However, to those who mine and extract them, these most desired gems are a symbol of pain, suffering, injustice, terror, fear, war, sorrow and even death. Blood diamonds, as they are called, bear a history associated with war, atrocities, death and slavery.






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