October Theme : "Diseducational Upbringin" by gallimel
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*I still remember the laughing
you allowed me to hear.
I still remember the offences
you let your kids to scream.
For you I was a no named mistake,
for you I was a stranger and a mess
that could have brought disgraces to face.
I had a heart,
But you never cared...
I got a soul,
but you had no traces to dectect it...
luckely I've always got love
to protect me from your stupid assaults.
I never lacked embraces,
I never lacked protective forces...
But I wonder the way your kids use
now to behave.
Demons can be raised up,
in fluffy shells
that seems to care
only of their peers to speak up.
I wonder the way you've thaught them
affection and respect,
when they could,
with your adfirming grin back,
make fun of me just for
a surname that I started my days without
and only at my third sun out I started to have.*
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pencil on paper, with chalk for the background. No postwork, 22 per 30 cm. For October's Theme "The sleeping of reason produces monsters".
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This second piece for Goya's inspired October's Theme focuses on the way the malice and bad skill of parents ready not only to justify, but to bad inspire their kids can corrupt both present times of living, and the future one in even worst way.
The role of parents is the most delicate and the more I see around, the less I feel many of our societies' shallow personalities can handle it well.
Kids are meant to be always sweet? No way. Kids can be violent and abusive and cruel.. especially when they are not put in the right road of care and responsible respect from their families.
This piece shows how monsters can be raised by monsters. The girl who cries, well that's me. When at asylum I had to stand idiot remarks from people blaming me because I was adopted. In their stupidity the parents of these little lords were lookin at me with compassion,and that unsufferable look of superiority, like they were having something I lacked, unable to see how lucky I have been instead, to be chosen and loved all my life by a REAL family, and generously and openly accepted and wanted like rarely any other kid on this planet.
This piece tells that .. love wins. My tears, those days, were always erased by my beloved mum and dad, who used and still use to say me "people who hate simply cannot understand the meaning of true love. And it's their lacking and their missing and their frajility and fault. Not yours."
Enjoy this peculiar work. I thank PunkClown and people in the 2D Forum who allowed this theme, so I could pour out this little stone from my chest :)
Hugs everyone... and God bless all those parents who, raising up a child in full love,(a child they took from the refusal of someone else not customized for that delicate role) have showed that the betray of blood can turn out to be a gift from above.And that the only link that counts, is not genetics, but love.
To my mum Franca and my dad Giampaolo. For having always made me feel...only their adored daughter :)
Comments (101)
Gregor.Scharff
a great pencilwork for the topic. thanks that you show us this wonderfull picture and a part of you . HUGS your gregor
cbender
without words...
it's a great contribution to the october theme... - a a very true one...
thanks for sharing
--christian
baryack
Beautiful drawing Meli, I love the devil smile on the left. The posing of this girl is also very nice. The compo is great ! Good job :)))
Akinom
Brilliant work, Meli! Perfect for the October Theme! Love the facial expression of the girl on right! And as always I adore your words! hugs
mrtmm
Disquieting drawing, disquieting watched... Good
cynlee
your mind works overtime through your artwork & thoughts, provoking memories of those times when we had to learn how to deal with these feelings of unwant & inadequacies, drawing further into ourselves, only having to learn to undo the hurt & pain & open our "mind's eye" again as we grow up through the love shown by others... what doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger...as for your skill- each stroke, expression & composition are really outstanding! :]
gunsan
Powerful drawing Meli,thanks for sharing this piece of your heart with us. Your words are both very sad and very uplifting. Hearts can heal, you are a living example of it.
timeless
You are very expressive painter in all kidns of mediums.Your poems give your works such a 3dimentional feel that it stucks in your head for a timeless period of time.Very inspiring.
RedundantlyAbundant
I noticed the third-eye right away. The third eye is something I have played with in my head when thinking about possible 2D compositions. I still have to get around to it. Meli, this piece really rocks! Don't ever stop drawing!
luminosa
There is another sky,/Ever serene and fair,/And there is another sunshine,/Though it be darkness there;/Never mind faded forests, Austin,/Never mind silent fields -/Here is a littleforest,/ Whose leaf is ever green;/Here is a brighter garden,/Where not a frost has been;/In its unfading flowers/I hear the bright bee hum;/ Prithee, my brother,/Into my garden come! (Emily Dickinson) A big hug to you Meli and your art full of meanings!
Evchen76
Mel your words are sooo powerful..you say very very truth words!!! Thank you for that...I hope when I will have children, that I can them put to the right road!! Your drawing is excellent and is very touching!!! You have done a really really fantastic and emotional work!!! Have a beautiful Day my Sweet!!! Kisssss Eva
ratto
Beatiful and touching work.. I think you're right about kids and parents.. hugs and kisses :)
abmlober
Your little monsters are really cute...
And your text is moving, shows a truth about our society. With your post you have opened yourself to the world - something that I never could do in that extent...
This third eye - do you feel it? Mine is opening only when I close the other two...
syndroid
Hey, back to the rough Mel style... mmmanyway, Kids are always cruel, kids are here to replace us. Kids are supposed to be superior. When kids interact with each other they shows signs of cruelty as well. Most of the cruelty does not involve physical cruelty, but rather social cruelty. For a child this social cruelty is the worst, because it's a very primal cruelty. Do you feel that cruelty is a natural human aspect, or do you think it's "taught" by parents and society? Personally I think we only react and thus see that cruelty can earn points in terms of power and "adoration". Survival of the fittest means that the weakest will perish and thus cruelty against the weak is normal. However, in our need to create society and rules, we try to contain cruelty, but in essence it (cruelty) is part of the survival of the fittest. I don't mind cruelty as long as it's not aimed at me ;] ahum... (don't hit me, meli)
SirJohn
fantastic work Meli... I love this one!
jgeorge
Your power of expressing with a pencil is really great, Meli... A picture that arise thinking... And your words below are touching... a big hug from me too
tallpindo
Frontlets removed and third left in one room. It seems the diacritical marks have moved us from Iraq to India. Now we can pronounce sentences. Perhaps that is why I meet you so well. My parents were both public school teachers and had a duty to a broader group of children for money. When they got home they were not intereseted in an expense and someone who was only a kid after more grown up teens who were refreshed every four years. Yet the adopted son of a state police sargeant was poisoned by a city origin. Your pencil has located the squad room to resolve the issues. Keep on thinking of ways to alter the meaning of child.
rds
Keep up the inspirational work. Awesome.
ariaans
Fantastic expressionful drawing!
artingrid
Congrats Meli!!!!! You can bring over feelings very well through your artwork as well as throuh your writing. Thank you for sharing.
kuvelis
WOW VERY POWERFUL!!! NEED I SAY ANYMORE.
SophiaDeer
Meli, this is one of your best..and all of your work is wonderful. This is powerful and strikes to the heart as only your work can do. Blessings for you always!
Corven
It looks like you took it from your soul, and banned it on paper. I love the expressions and poses of the "actors" and think the picture and the poem below it work perfect, making the whole thing harmonic. Greet Corven
wildfire2003
That poeom has a ring of truth to for today yesterday and tomorrow, sad but true. Wonderful drawing to express these feelings.
YL
Human relationships are always difficult and terrible, your picture is beautiful
IndigoSplash
Very compelling piece...I've known families like that :(
che18530
Such an amazing work with such an exceptional basis in the cruelty that kids can often handout these days. I am often astounded that any human being can be so cruel to another just trying to grow up and get through each day. I am so sorry for what you had to go through, but am so thankful that you had loving parents to care and guide you with such love. My son is suffering at the hands of such cruelty these days due to a breakout of acne. He is taunted and told he doesn't keep his face clean...all untrue of course. Thankfully, as you have mentioned above, he has parents that are helping him in every way possible, but especially, in love. His foundation is secure as was yours and that has given him self-confidence to fend off the insults...at least, most of the time. Thank you for this wonderful and timely work Meli. You bless us with your artistry, your insight and your love...Cheryl
crrunchyfrog
Oh your words and image tear at my heart sweet angel as your pain is so much mine. hugest hugs Its not hard to notice how the closed third eyes resemble labotamy scars, emotionally disrupted beings that can only be saved by the love that is so lacking in their own lives. Monsters do indeed infringe their own selfishness and false judgements on their children, I only pray that these children grew up to realise their wrongdoings. hugest hugs Thank you for having the courage to create this sweet angel girl. I love you :)
magritte
Amazing!!!!:)
nagishiva
Suprised to see a piece today..but very pleased :) I even accidently entered (meant to check another bookmark under) but happy I did :) Very touching piece. Nice to see your pencil sketch becoming wider and more detailed again :) The meaning is of course something we can all interpret our own feelings to, but your experience is something I am happy you walked out of with a massive love and strongness from :) And your parents are definitely two wonderful persons.. :)