Under The Neon Gods
I did this when I was teaching youth-at-risk and got my students to ‘tag’ it.
It’s about how young people are dazzled by the lights then end up in the back alleys. Our program was to guide them in a positive manner through ART then take their discipline, confidence, talent, skills aquired to finishing what they left behind or lost. Majority who finished the course of 8 months went on to finsih their high school, entered Unversity or some college. These were tough street ‘kids’ who had talent in Art but never realized what they had; something that made them special and unique.
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Breathe
Thank you.
Jen Whyte
Everybody should see this!!!!
Deborah Parkin
A really powerful image with a powerful message – great work Arnold.
Symmetry44
Wow does this piece speak volumes. I think this might be my favorite painting yet.
jamiewinter
so sorrowfull an image. excellent
Arnold Isbister
thanks evryone. One of my favorites too cause all my students tagged it. After their cussing, throwing things around, tantrums, fights, this will be one of my Life’s best memories. Six(6) went onto University and/or college, 2 others finished their Gr XII, 2 are serious artists. I did this for 2 years until I needed a break.
Colin Tobin
OUTSTANDING work!!
Roger Sampson
Powerful my friend. It says allot.
You are so very gifted Arnold.
Rog
Arnold Isbister
thanks Rog and Colin.
Elf Evans
Your work will be never forgotten!
Arnold Isbister
Thank you Elf, that is an unforgetable compliment.
madvlad
its at a live theater here in k;amath falls oregon thanks for asking it is a very large place the seats 750 people, so lots will get to see the work during the month it is on display
Arnold Isbister
right on and as they say “break-a-leg”......doing great!
Rosina Lamberti
what a wonderful outcome for those who shine through extreme hardship
Tom Gomez
Thought provoking …
Kate Purdy
At this very moment my son is missing in Japan. Thank you for all your work with kids at risk. My son is mentally ill and alone. This image says it all and it breaks my heart.
Arnold Isbister
I know the hardship, helplessness and unknown of a lost person. In time though they will have a flash of insight and get back to you – hopefully that happens soon. I raise(smoke) a prayer for you