Hic Est Rex Illuminati Mundi by Mondwin
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First of all be understanding, drawing quality is not great because of reduced size and quality to be within the limits of Renderosity. As other times in the past, the title is not correct Latin because I have privileged the musicality rather than grammar.
Along human history many people aspired to global power, to be 'The King of the World'. Many historical figures were considered (or considered themselves) as King of the World: from Ancient Egyptian Pharaos to Roman Emperor, Middle Age kings and Queen Victoria. In the past, the only limitation in achieving this goal was the impossibility of doing so (mainly due technology and social limitations, but not only). Today is another story. Globalization can be seen as a stage in the worldwide dominance of an elite or a single man. Today, technology allows to do anything, anywhere in the world. Nations, ethnic groups, peoples, traditions are no more obstacles for economic and political activities. Even more than in the past, them are only tools used and abused for PRIVATE and PERSONAL purposes by powerful people.
I will spare you the Conspiracy Theories. You can believe it or not. The main fact is another: anyone who has the material ability to exercise power, leadership and authority, he will do it. This is part of human being. But:
- What is the limit between authority or leadership and despotism?
- Or between cultural influence and domination?
- Or between the global market (for all people) and financial speculation (for elite only)?
And so on.
I also have another question/observation to do, and this is the main idea of my picture above. Consider for a moment the idea of 'The King of the World' (if it is real or impossible, now it is not conclusive). I believe that the power of 'The King of the World' is only apparent. Perhaps we are his subjects (and prisoners), but he also is a prisoner (and subject)... of the world.
Someone (maybe) governs the fate of the world, but the world is not what we think, not only. If you remember my previous post about Anima Mundi and related consideration, you can understand the fate of the world is simply beyond all human possibilities. Do you really think that one or more men may decide in place of Mother Nature or God? Who are we to decide in place of Mother Nature or God?
(Note: for the background I have used one of the many available photos of famous 'Pillars of Creations' part of the Eagle nabula. For more info start from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillars_of_Creation
and many other web sites. The meaning of my choice is evident: in a similar place began the history of the Earth, the world which everyone wants to dominate. But still you have to ask yourselves about immense forces of the creation. Really men can dominate these forces?)
Away from any consideration, there is a fundamental difference between the past ages and the present day (and a dark future): in past ages few people wanted to become King of the World, today there are so many ... too many.
So I have to repeat what I wrote for my previous work:
Each of us, honestly, knows or should know the answer. Maybe it's time to follow the heart, to use the reason, not the cruelty and abuse. It is time to think about, it is time to build our future not to destroy it.
Comments (264)
structure
and still you manage to bring out excellent images - great style and pose. Excellent piece, and a great piece of descriptive writing.
lisalisette
Great to see that you posted a new image.. very good work my friend :))
Razor42
Great writing and interesing art piece.
Ash888
Interesting thoughts and illustration with strong imagery which leaves room for interpretation in different ways. Well done.
miashadows
Very beautiful and thought provoking work....unfortunatly i think society is only about money and greed but been so almost always if you go into history almost every king was over throwed and much betrayel ...equality for all and fair chance for all wouldn;t happen because people don't stand together anymore....would maybe all come down to what people believe but there is nothing to believe in anymore....sadly...
caty77
Wonderful use of the nebula in the background. Whether we like it or not, anyway we are bound to the Earth, and we have an obligation to take care of she, if we want to continue to exist. But it does not say she needs to us, on her side. Great picture!
blankfrancine Online Now!
Fantastically realized work! Mind-blowing imagery.
eekdog
i agree with your statement about man. 110% awesome work.
aksirp
oh hello! long time no see:) glad to see a powerful new picture! Poor man trapped in the Globalization - great idea and superb work!!
twingo
A really powerful image, excellent piece.
rickclark
Powerful words and image. Well done. Rick
donnena
Lots to think about here! thanks!
Lenord
I see by your Post Another year come and gone. We are dependent on our Mother Earth, one day she will have had enough and shake us(Humanity) off like the Pests we are. Foolish is the Man or group of Men who believe they can Rule such a mighty lady, Gaia will have none of it and if we do not heed her lamentations and warnings the only thing Man will rule wile be it's own annihilation. Peace
danapommet
Powerful and phenomenal creation and narrative. The world is trapped in a whirlwind of greed and self satisfaction and it may be to late to be saved. The Pillars of Creation are right up there with the Horsehead Nebula. Love your work!
bernieloehn
Wow, wonderful picture!
midnightmum
Heartfelt work, you have done a beautiful job.
0rest4wicked
Time for that annual post, and what a post it is!!!
Pierrot_Lunaire
Bravissima, excellent work my friend!
zaigodou
Very nice!!!!!
KarmaSong
Excellent and impressive composition and postwork , not to mention your fascinating narrative and questioning !´¨) ¸.-´¸.-´¨) ¸.-¨) (¸.-´ (¸.-
.-´¯-.FredNunes
Beautifully done! :-)
mila_s
Great idea.
MistyLaraCarrara
He has the weight of the world at his back, is a responsibility or burden
JohnDelaquiox
This is very true and Superb creation my friend wonderful work!
johndoop
Wonderful creation well done!!!!!!!
dphoadley
Fantastic!!!! :-)
flavia49
marvellous work
illkirch
Unusual Atlas
Eleandras
Nice!
ontar1
Fantastic scene and good point, but it is the folly of man or woman (got to be politically correct), to believe they can own everything and in the process destroy it, outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!