cajun and creole fading by jocko500
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Some people say they not fading or die off at all. I remember stories of people even my age saying when they went to school in the first grade they had to speak English. if not they was whip.
In the National Geographic in the 1960's issues; I forgot what year or month but there was a story on the Cajun then and it say if you called someone a Cajun that was fighting words back then. It was like calling a black man a name today.
anyway I think it fading and I painted this to show them fading. One man say yes to me as he do not like to go to his folks house or kinfolks as they just drink and get into fights.
Tell me if it works. And even the two ways of painting in this image? I just showed it to someone and they walked away with they eyes wide and saying under her breath it differ alright. But it was an old lady.
it done in acrylic on a 30x40 canvas
Comments (63)
Jay-el-Jay
I like how you show that the cajun culture is fading away.I think this is very good and I hope that the culture will continue is some form.
magnus073
This is a fantastic painting Jock, and made even more intriguing after reading the story behind it. This image goes along way to make your point about them fading away. The detail in this painting is priceless, as I can't begin to imagine the time you invested in this thought provoking endeavor. Always a pleasure to visit your gallery Jock. You are indeed a extremely talented man.
flaviok
Uma obra de inestimável beleza meu amigo, obra de arte pura de concepção, sensibilidade e emoção que trazem consigo, impressionante seu talento, no mais concordar em gênero com Dave (magnus073), aplausos mil
daggerwilldo
Wonderful art and an eye opening history. Way to go Jocko
eekdog
so many cultures are fading also Jocko, very well done work my friend. your paint work is very gallery quality.
Madbat
Yeah, that works for me! The early and middle 20th century were notorious for forcing cultures to conform. That was done up here in Canada, forcing natives to speak English, and abandon their culture. All that accomplished was the permanent loss of something that made us unique. The loss of diversity only serves to turn us into a stagnant people.
claude19
Thanks for your words Jocko...I like your memorial painting ! splendid surrealist composition...I like the two musicians on the background !
danapommet
I like it Jock! Well done my friend! The first time that I went out to St Martin Parish, I was welcomed and did a lot of eating of foods that I had never heard of before.
mgtcs
This is a marvelous, beautiful and creative, spectacular colors and composition Jocko, amazing one!
anianiani
Great Art ...........Happy easter to u and family my dear friend.
Faemike55
While there may be issues with the culture, it should not be lost but remembered for what it contributes to the whole of the area Great painting
Richardphotos
years ago I was at a lumber supply and one of the regular men introduced me to a new employee.he said that he is from Louisiana.I asked just joking, if he was a Cajun.he promptly told me that he was from the state but he was from the north and was not a Cajun.I told him that I did not mean anything by it. the only Cajuns I had met was when I was working at Nichols State at Thibodeaux,La.. one of them tried to get me to go fishing out in the swamp.I told him I was allergic to alligators and mosquito's very creative idea on the method and you done such a great job on the man's face and clothing
vaggabondd
I like it, nice work
Flannelman
Funny. I just took a break from peeling crayfish/crawdads/mudbugs (whatever name suits ya) and I see your post/painting about fading. Great depiction of the way things seem to go. That said, it smells like cajun seasoning, mudbugs, corn on the cob and taters in my kitchen. Nothing fading here. Nice work Jock. ;-)
0rest4wicked
Having lived in many regions of the states I can say that the cultural diversity still remains. What you have done here is very creative!
alessimarco
~Wonderful work!!!~
netot
I really like it! This is happening here too, our traditions and values are fadding slowly. Yes it works.
VEDES
Excellent work!!!!
Feliciti
beautiful and interesting thoughts and painting !!excellent done :)
jif3d
Very creative way of expressing the comments and thoughts of the past and as for the old Lady, well you can't please everybody ! Happy Eater break & ~Cheers~
DennisReed
It's a culture that has a history, and need not fade; just needs a little sprucing up! ;)
durleybeachbum
Brilliant work on the flesh tones,Jocko! Your painting gets more confident all the time. The folds and creases on th girls top are masterful, too! A very clever idea to show you meaning.
jayfar
This is great art Jock but as for Cajun please forgive me but I have never heard of it before. I must look it up.
erlandpil
Great Art erland
jclP
paint work is very gallery quality.
Katraz
Another great painting, after your explanation I can see what you you are trying to show, great Idea.
pat40
Wonderful work
STEVIEUKWONDER
I thought Cajun was a chicken Jock! This is superb work. You are very talented indeed Sir! Steve ;)
ysvry
works great, dont worry about cajun culture dying as long as they evolve with time there will be people who like it. ;) Get them some syntezisers and samplers for example ;)
renecyberdoc
you depicted a fine message here.well done.