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Shannan
04-26-2006, 12:27 PM
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Title: "70 times 7"
Name: Shannan Taylor
Country: South Africa
Software: Photoshop

I was asked to write a synopsis for this piece for a mag so I will cheat with a CTRL C, CTRL V - "Africa is on an epic journey, releasing herself from her tumultuous past & transcending into her illuminated, yet uncertain future. I didn't consciously intend the multivalent allegory to this piece as I believe one should 'play' with a concept first & then on completion try to understand the act of creativity/ analyse the result but when one links the biblical reference to the 7 cattle perhaps the deeper meaning was a part of the artists' subconscious intentions. (Matthew 18:21-22 refers to how much one should forgive- "...70 times 7") It gives Africa a way forward -forgiveness."

Zar
04-26-2006, 06:52 PM
this is so cool, I love the whole concept awesome! ( whats with those cows-bulls or whatever)

Uncle-Ox
04-26-2006, 06:55 PM
Hi

I saw this piece of your's over at SolidPDA and I must say it's extremely well done. I cannot think of a single thing that would look better in it if it were changed.

Great Job.

Kaspaas
04-26-2006, 07:18 PM
What the f... does multivalent allegary mean??? Great image bro, congrats on your solidpda win.

behindfaces
04-26-2006, 07:19 PM
a very lovely concept :applause:

NinjaSuz
04-26-2006, 08:42 PM
I can't say that I totally understand your description ;), but I really find the image interesting to look at. It really makes me want to 'figure it out' kinda thing.

Job well done and congrats on the solidpda thingy.

gaianix
04-26-2006, 08:56 PM
nice work ....

hazeleyes1926
04-26-2006, 10:44 PM
That's amazing, it's so creative and original it blows my mind away!
Awesome work:)

CyborgJA
04-27-2006, 10:44 AM
I think that your work is a "mind-supported work".

I surf this gallery every day and I'm usually sad to see same monsters, same blood, same perfectmade but 'empty' pics.

You break this routine and I'm glad to see this picture now.

5 and more stars for you.

Serena.

Abyssis
04-27-2006, 11:48 AM
...simply great in any manner...



-cheerZ-

Jaycee77
04-27-2006, 12:25 PM
Wow...this is excellent. Great work and great concept!

DarkSkills
04-27-2006, 01:23 PM
I love the colors and lighting!

ChrisThatGuy
04-27-2006, 01:30 PM
Great image.

TRHaDEs
04-27-2006, 02:51 PM
nice one~I like it ,looks great,keep it up!:)

Tigaer
04-27-2006, 03:20 PM
that concept simply rawks! i really like what you did here.

CGadrian
04-30-2006, 05:45 PM
gr8 work !
Bravo !

soulburn3d
05-01-2006, 06:44 PM
Interesting concept, nice composition and excellent details. Great stuff.

- Neil

Shannan
05-02-2006, 08:37 AM
wow -thanks every1-thats one heck of a cool response I was not expecting!
I wasn't sure what I was doing when I joined-edited portfolio-then clicked the 'place on gallery' (far too exciting seeing the work on this site!) -so perhaps if I had 'engaged the brain before my mouth' (love that) I would have been able to prepare people for my serious synopsis! Arty people are generally not wordy so when asked for a synopsis you study! So 'multi-valent allegory' is just multi-leveled meaning ~ after comleting the work most of my buddies read different things into it which all added to its meaning. I really believe art can be ruined if explained but.... the other thing that may need it is the 7 cattle -they could symbolise the life/energy on the earth -spiritual beings (leaving the carcass/ past behind)-& I guess with the topic of this 2d challenge ('Africa -winds of change') one doesn't want to get too culturally specific.
bored with words -must go play with wacom!
thanks again

Blackheart Gang
05-07-2006, 11:27 PM
Wow Shannan! Love it... always wondered what you were up to these days. Great to see such a beautiful piece coming from home.

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