“Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly
unconnected. ”
Nthenya R. Acrylic Painting on 24”x 46” Canvas. Completed June 2020
This painting was based on a picture I took of Ruth Nthenya and my attempt at turning it into a painting. It was both a gift and a test of my ability.
A song that comes to mind is “Get Up, Stand Up” by Bob Marley. In my mind, there’s a strong correlation between the art and the song’s lyrics.
“Preacher man, don’t tell me
Heaven is under the earth
I know you don’t know
What life is really worth
It’s not all that glitters is gold
’Alf the story has never been told
So now you see the light, eh
Stand up for your rights, come on
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up, don’t give up the fight
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up, don’t give up the fight
Most people think
Great God will come from the skies
Take away everything
And make everybody feel high
But if you know what life is worth
You will look for yours on earth
And now you see the light…”