I was reading again, the poem "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou, looking for some inspiration, and there are indeed some great lines--like the free bird who "dares to claim the sky" while the caged bird "stalks/down his narrow cage" and "can seldom see through/his bars of rage." Powerful stuff. But I'm not interested in illustrating "bars of rage." I would like to think instead that the human spirit CANNOT be caged, and thus I've started three drawings of uncaged people, joyous people. Here's the first.
I love that you've connected a feeling of joy with one of its opposites: being caged... And you've really captured this fellow's exuberant alive-ness. Someone you know, I hope?!?
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you so much for your wonderful comments on my own Illustration Friday post and art this week, Theresa... I am glad that you have had these bliss-full moments too!
Theresa, thanks for your words.
ReplyDeleteYour views on the subject of this week I feel very good.
Anyway, I think that somehow we are all somewhat caged, but within this cage is where we have more freedom.
Very good your illustration .!!!!
I love where you went here. I too couldn't get a caged theme to feel comfortable. Love the drawing and can feel his joy.
ReplyDeleteI like the energy in the lines and the colors you used. Good job! Love the optimism.
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Oh he looks happy! The colours you've used add greatly to this! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteYeah! I like this a lot!
ReplyDeletevery expressive!
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