This project was one of many that I had some trouble with. Being able to create something of my own and introducing the class to this one piece of art happens to be very overwhelming. When you look at this piece and discover different stories, I want you as the reader to understand the words instead of the photo. Do know the painting itself gives off nature and happiness but the process of when I painted this still gets to me. This painting happens to be one of four hundred I have painted free-handedly. With that being said, I painted from what was lying in my heart and spirit instead of what my mind told me to paint. I hope you enjoy this piece and the poetry that comes along with it.
During this English course, there were several subjects and readings we discussed and reflected on throughout the semester. I connected with Chimamanda Adichie’s TED Talk “The Dangers of a Single Story,” throughout the spring course. Adichie starts by telling personal stories of her life and how she managed to become a writer by reading different books and learning about the characters’ lifestyles; from speaking about the weather or simply what someone likes to drink with others (Adichie 01:17). Growing up, Adichie built her education along the way and happened to notice one thing in common along the route. Coming from a family that did not have much but had enough, she learned that her family would discuss people and events only from their point of view or only know one side of the story. As she went into college, she noticed that stories wrapped around certain characters with a white picket fence but with no acknowledgment of others within. Due to not knowing the other characters within a story or not knowing the full detail, Adichie proved to many what the danger of a single-story means. She decided to become a writer and express to readers that when they are growing, they will need to have the full story instead of a single story (Adichie 02:10). Having the full story gives more confidence to the writer and reader as you are confident within the information that is needed to be shared. In connection, I choose this certain painting for many reasons and points due to only knowing one side of the story. In the painting, you will notice different representations and meanings; however, when you simply look at the art what emotions do you have or feel. Although the painting can tell one thousand stories, all that matters is the one that happens to have a full detailed story.
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