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)
aqua1955
Reading your story to the fantastic picture I only can agree to your words. The lesson in life we have is that no king or human being can carry the world.
Shozai
a very cool work Mondwin :)
barryjeffer
In the end it will matter little who controls all the marbles in the game... we cannot keep up with newer and more deadly viruses that keep popping up daily. Humans see themselves as the supreme beings on this rock, but in truth there are far older and vastly more cunning and powerful life forms working to take over the planet themselves.
caviedes
Nice to see you posting!!! Love it!!!!
Jean_C
Very interesting ideas and words, my friend, and wonderful illustration that the human destiny is linked to Mother Nature!
Jay-el-Jay
Wonderful work on this image and some deep thoughts to ponder.
drifterlee
Most beautiful work!!!!!
Leije
Interesting text, and superb creation !
Flint_Hawk
Very clearly thought out image & words! Magnificent creation!
adrie
Very beautiful scene and also very interesting words my dear friend.....Love this amazing piece of artwork my friend.
sharky_
Very nice work and meaning. We are our own destruction, King of the World only to be fallen at the end and at the price of human suffering. A shattering world in our dark future.... Hope that changes soon. Aloha
sossy
outstanding interpretation! expressive work here! thx for the historical info! ;o)
claude19
wonderful creativity before a splendid astronomical background !!!
DennisReed
cool
doarte
Beautiful words to ingest, Elegant Image!
VDH
Amazing creation, nice scene!
bentchick
I can't believe it's been another year, my friend! Time... another thing that imprisons us. Your words strike at a chord in all of us. I am a born again Christian and believe most of todays events are just more mounting evidence that THE KING is coming back real soon. We are in the end times and the prophets have told us everything that will occur before Christ's coming.... we are seeing those things come into being almost daily. I for one "believe" and look forward to THE DAY!
cookie-21
Stunningly done!!!!
matstan2610
Very beautiful and symbolic scene. Excellent image.
farmerC
Fine work to watch. Exellent
Hendesse
A fantastic composition. Superb background and dramatic pose. Excellent work!!
PREECHER
you have vision...this image is extremely creative...your words are very honest and show great depth of thought...the man who rules the world will be destroyed with the world. mother nature/God will take care of theirs. excellent imagery and thoughts. thank you for your vision... Happy Saturday... chills and thrills
Gisela
Waoo!! You draw this? Excellent!!
Leilana
Thats a wonderful artwork! :))
artofsouls
Just to see your artwork is back hase but a tear in my eye and so menny comment
magnus073
Whylma, you did an outstanding job on this epic and powerful image. I very much enjoyed your thoughts and would like to share mine with you sometime.
rhol_figament
Wonderful to see you posting again! Excellent image and message!
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous Love the background from Hubble
alzartz
Xcellent work indeed!
jif3d
It's funny yet sad, how when a person becomes a little bit famous and then suddenely they just want more...and more...and MORE ! Too many psychos in control around here ! ~Cheers~