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)
aubedo
Great Image... And very interesting discourse... No, by mine opine - it's not so farfetched... Have you ever read works of Philip Jose Farmer, Frank L. Herbert, Herbert W. Franke (not only an novelist - no an really multilalented scientist from austria)... And observed the development of science-fiction films? Compared with the change in the real world? Scare is more than appropriate. Especially because you can feel - the mass media want to get used to a kind of a future, to accept them as without alternatives (the favorite saying of our Chancellor).
Darkwish
Great idea, very well done!
oddment
Again... well done, and well written.
MasterW54
This is a very nice and stimulating image, now I'll be researching some of the ideas in your commentary. MW
ansgar2
Fantastic idea...Well done...!!!
boobunny
Very creative work. To have a one world ruler, all peoples would have to have the same religion. That is why Constantine merge Christianity with paganism, to get both groups together, not only does that make it easier to rule, but to conquer as well. Most, as we see today, will try to force you to change to their religion or face death for it. People or individuals that want to be the supreme ruler expect all people to adhere to their religion and ideology. In other words, they do not believe in freedom or personal choices, they want to "own" all people.
Shaylea
lovely creation!
bakr
nice work
dvitola
Beautiful!
Stringy
The forces of nature seem to be fighting back if current events are anything to go by. Not so sure that mankind can control everything. Thought provoking image.
cadmar
Absolutely brilliant! Contains a great message about mankind. I really like the symbolism here. Thank you for sharing!
Philart
Beautiful composition to illustrate your say !
brylaz
Awesome creation - love it!
Elke
Well done and said.
UteBigSmile
Very well done moody image - Love it a lot my dear - Have a nice weekend!
g1tip
Great concept and execution of such !!! Very well done !!!
Belit
Gorgeous image and good point.
tbone9914
Great Imagery! I like your use or classic lighting ( baroque ) of the figures and relation of multiple imagery in your pieces. This is one of my favorites. Whether intended or not, the crucifix relationship is driving this piece home. After all, there is only one king of the world!
laughingstockcar
Browsing through your images and text... find you have an interesting insight to life and its struggles.
Artformz2
Gorgeous vivd detail, and I love the myth here. Bravo!
TheArtisticHermit
Nicely done!
DukeNukem2005
Very good!
osiris9
Wow stunning artwork!!
Bad-Wolf
A very powerful image. To lead a people is to serve a people. This, I think, far to many "world" leaders have forgotten.