The Human Abstract
The Human Abstract
Pity would be no more If we did not make somebody poor,
And Mercy no more could be
If all were as happy as we.
And mutual fear brings Peace, Till the selfish loves increase;
Then Cruelty knits a snare,
And spreads his baits with care.
He sits down with his holy fears,
And waters the ground with tears;
Then Humility takes its root Underneath his foot.
Soon spreads the dismal shade Of Mystery over his head,
And the caterpillar and fly Feed on the Mystery.
And it bears the fruit of Deceit, Ruddy and sweet to eat,
And the raven his nest has made In its thickest shade.
The gods of the earth and sea
Sought through nature to find this tree,
But their search was all in vain:
There grows one in the human Brain
William Blake
Thanks you and Production Credits
Photographer Marcus Ranum
Model Tony
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All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Fantasy Fine Art Composites, Moody, Dark, Evocative (no nudes) and Parallel Dimensions Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Von McKnelly
Having the freedom of flight and being bound by it’s limitations…..
Priceless on many levels Shanina.
Sticky Flower
incredible image Lady C.Wow.
Simon Duckworth
very strong image, excellent and powerful
Barry W King
such a powerful piece filled with so much emotion/agony
excellent work…
Then Cruelty knits a snare,
And spreads his baits with care…gotta love William Blake
Jo Hoden "C'...
What a strong image,fantastic..:o)
raymondo
Fantastic image…...................WOW. I had a moan about artists using other peoples work, but there is talent and talent….....Shanina…...this is Fantastic, and with the WOW factor…xx
butchart
works wonderfully with blakes words… but it is very powerful as a stand alone image…..... the agonies of self can be the worst…...... majically creative imagery Shanina….. bravo….....b
Per E. Gunnarsen
WOW Shan! This is superb…and very creative, love it! Bravo Maestro!!!
quigonjim
What a superb image Shanina. Fantastic work: )
Seth Weaver
Awesome art dear Shanina. From the darkness in this piece I sense a sort of rabid frustration maybe inspired from the wildfires in Australia? Hmmmmm? A marvelous thought provoking work, Shanina.
Dawnsky2
very dramatic indeed, excellent work Shanina :)
linskudd
Excellent work, Shanina, as always. And Blake’s poem too.
Antanas
great work
AnitaInverarity
Intense! Great piece of work, very powerful xxxx
Mel Brackstone
Marcus just produces the best models doesn’t he? Wonderful work, Shan!
kjgordon
oh the pain….......
Shanina Conway replied
Yes a wonderful tortured, anguished look;)
Karen Cougan
oh my girl, this hits a nerve, well done
xkc
Shanina Conway replied
Hi Kaz, not too hard I hope;)
Kitsmumma
Compelling!! Love those wings.
frogster
Stunning work my friend
Mia1
superb. :o)
hfrymark
that is truly awesome, great work Shanina!!!!
Ramasg
What an incredible and emotive piece….haunting!
Romo
Fantastic work:)
Zoran Kochoski
WOW
BEAUTYFUL!!!
Pulok Pattanayak
Stunning PS work.
ElYPares
I agree with Von’s comment. We can all relate to this feeling in some way. Quite Sad. Wonderful image as always Shanina. You are completely out of the box and I soo admire that of you.
reflector
A disturbing expression and a great image !
Scott d'Almeida
awesome
Ken Tregoning
It must be torture being so clever, Shanina tsk tsk tsk you make it look so easy, and I know it’s not for us peasants . . . Fallen Angel
Shoaib .
really really top notch work
amazing
Laurie Search
Wowwww….this is amazing!!!!
Shanina Conway replied
Hi Laurie, thank you so much;)
gabryshak
brilliant woman!! i LOVE blake and haven’t heard anyone quote him in forever… tiger tiger burning bright in the forest of the night what immortal hand or eye dare frame thy fearful symmetry? .... do you have one for that? i love that whole period of writing; richard lovelace “to althea from prison” is one of my all time favs…. thanks for sharing woman and keep following your heart
♥t
schizomania
You’ve won the anger & pain challenge! Well done!
gabryshak
congrats on a well deserved win!!!!!!!
incredible talent
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RavenSoul
Fantasy Fine Art Composites
Colleen Milburn
Wow. Wow. Wow. OMG, Shanina. Wow. Wow. Wow.
Colleen Milburn
P.S. ADORE Blake.
Jeff Burns
WOW!!!