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©2009 ~413
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Artist's Comments

"useless science or the alchemist''

oil on canvas
40x30in
2009

In this painting, the artist criticizes that most of man’s knowledge is destructive to his environment and relatively harms his own kind. He stresses that conceited men who think of themselves wise and infallible are often the most potent catalysts of havoc. According to the artist, it is stated in the Scriptures that true men of wisdom are those who admit the fact that they are nothing compared to the wisdom of the Almighty.

-ronamil

(for the exhibition "babylon zoo" @ blanc gallery, makati city)

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:iconannakirsten:
Very interesting concept. I see in this imagery that there is more love and concern among the animals and birds than there is in the human race, who are too busy causing isolation and blowing one another up. These representations of the animal kingdom seem to show wisdom and affection, yet are forced to wait and look on as they are continually and dreadfully affected by the actions of humans, powerless to stop them.

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Anna

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:iconrobbin-veldman:
wow, again a awesome painting!!, love mysterious style, and those creepy creatures. Looks like there is a story behind it ^^ cool!

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Robbin Veldman
:icon413:
thank you anna! that's a lovely interpretation. thanks for your observation!!:love:

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turning tears into oceans, words into sand...
:iconjuliedoornbos:
incredible. Sick, in a good way. well done.
:iconvic4u:
pity we can't see the matter as usual... anyway, I love the concept and the compo. as more than often :aww:
:iconpahness:
i am speechless... :heart:
:icon413:
thank you so much!!! :love:

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turning tears into oceans, words into sand...
:icon413:
thanks!:headbang:

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turning tears into oceans, words into sand...
:icon413:
thank you!!!:love:

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turning tears into oceans, words into sand...
:iconwisewanderer:
A powerful image! I like the smoking mouths symbolising spoiling of the environment, and the ominously, creepy little black "advisor" on the right.

I like your sentiment, but we can't forget that science has given us many benefits too! Without science, I would never see your art :)

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"It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors." - Oscar Wilde

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NIKON CORPORATION
NIKON D80
10/130 second
F/8.0
32 mm
800
May 4, 2009, 3:59:06 AM

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