Hic Est Rex Illuminati Mundi by Mondwin

2D • Fantasy • posted on Aug 17, 2013

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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)

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dojang6

10:08AM | Sun, 29 September 2013

Fantastic creation, the comment is right on target!

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Kindredsoul

8:18PM | Sun, 29 September 2013

excellent work

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Nonsolum

9:55PM | Sun, 29 September 2013

There is no King of The World : certainly, there could be a King of Human Being all over the World...but this one will be - as his(her) predecessors and those who will follow - the slave of the Nature, and the slave of the (his) Time... Tic, tac, tic, tac... BTW, good reflection my friend and beautiful allegory

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OddMuse

9:29AM | Fri, 04 October 2013

Excellent image! Wonderful artwork!

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ia-du-lin

2:38AM | Sun, 06 October 2013

excellent composition, very creative work!

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ZanderXL

3:31AM | Wed, 09 October 2013

A thought provoking image and statement. Most excellent.

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midnight_stories

9:54AM | Wed, 09 October 2013

you truly are in another world beautiful !!!

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daggerwilldo

5:44PM | Thu, 10 October 2013

I love this piece. You are a true artist in every sense. Beautiful, thoughtful, and intriguing. Congratulations on a stunning work.

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jclP

4:21AM | Sat, 12 October 2013

interesing art piece.

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MarkHirst

7:35AM | Sun, 13 October 2013

Seeing the world on his back like that, my first thought was Atlas. Great concept.

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romangirl

1:12PM | Sun, 13 October 2013

Remarkable thoughts and scene!

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glenncarter84

3:38AM | Tue, 15 October 2013

Interesting narrative. Nice to see work with a more esoteric aim.

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3-DALI

11:49AM | Wed, 16 October 2013

Wow great image. really unusual unique gallery too. faved

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mgtcs

6:49PM | Sat, 19 October 2013

What a beautiful creation my friend, marvelous symbolism very well composed, loved it!

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blondeblurr

7:43PM | Sat, 19 October 2013

Every man to himself, nobody should be governed and/or feeling superior to anyone else, learn to give and take a little - live and let live ! - my motto and last but not least: always follow your heart and gut instinct ... love & peace BB

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android65mar

1:58PM | Sun, 20 October 2013

Cool picture and thoughtful narrative. The king of the world carries it tied to his back, like an inverted Atlas.

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tofi

3:48PM | Mon, 21 October 2013

Definitely some food for thought the way you have posed these questions, my Friend. A creative work of art and imagination!

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Dreamdesigner

6:21AM | Tue, 22 October 2013

Meaningful and impressive work Whylma! Human species are always acting as a greedy,selfish and savage creatures! Of course, there are exceptions,but unfortunately not enough! and of course we don't have any right to rule to all universe or nature!because we are not perfect enough! for now,we are just creating environmental pollution and simply barbarism on our earth!We still have a long way to being "real humans"!! We just can hope,we cant know? But of course we "CAN" really try hard to being decent/Honorable creatures!....Time will show us!:-)))))) BTW thank you for your kind comment Whylma :-)))))

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kftate

9:23AM | Thu, 24 October 2013

Fantastic image and words. Superbly done!

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miwi

2:42PM | Thu, 24 October 2013

Wonderful image,excellent work;more please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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flaviok

11:53AM | Fri, 25 October 2013

Simplesmente um trabalho fantástico minha amiga, impressiona a profundeza e imersão do texto e arte. Como sempre uma primorosa obra de arte, com uma grande reflexão, aplausos (5)

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Dim_Reaper

7:20AM | Tue, 29 October 2013

Wow! Fantastic image and technique. The style of the image reminds me somewhat of Boris Vallejo. Wonderful.

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toyyaris

10:52AM | Tue, 29 October 2013

great creation and colors

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tuxedomask

5:19PM | Tue, 29 October 2013

Wow! beautiful.

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E-Nomime

4:12PM | Thu, 31 October 2013

Очень яркая и выразительная картина. Мне очень понравилась Ваша работа. Мне вообще нравятся созданные Вами образы.

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MarciaGomes

2:56PM | Fri, 01 November 2013

Woow!! Impressionante obra bela criação minha amiga o personagem é incrível todos os detalhes são maravilhosos.+++++++++++5 Espetacular narração sempre vai ter alguém querendo ser rei do mundo e ter o dominio da Humanidade.

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