BAOBAB ALLEY

Artist: Mariaan Krog
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BAOBAB ALLEY

Acrylic Painting on Artist Canvas Panel 18” x 24” (45,72cm x 60,96cm) commissioned. Completed 11 May 2008.

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My version of a scene from Baobab Alley in Madagascar. This alley is lined on both sides by these giant Baobab trees. It has been declared a National Tourist attratction in Madagascar.

In the rest of the regions on this large island, these trees are being brought down at an alarming rate. I wanted to portray their plea by having them placed in such a ways as if they were holding “hands” as protection against MAN. The setting sun symbolises the possibility that these gentle giants may become extinct if we do not take care.
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Image copyright: Mariaan Krog 2008
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BAOBAB ALLEY belongs to the following groups:

African Art and Writings, Colour Me Vibrant Red!, Extreme Heat, Fine Arts, National Parks of the World, Realist Traditional Art, Silhouettes and Trees

Robin Brown, 2 months ago

Hubba hubba Petal this rocks!! xx
Robin Brown, 2 months ago

Hubba hubba Petal this rocks!! xx
Robin Brown, 2 months ago

Hubba hubba Petal this rocks!! xx
georgieboy98, 2 months ago

An amazing piece of work – so well done Mariaan. Goodonya!! Peter
Carol & Kev Ha..., 2 months ago

Simply gorgeous Mariaan, just love the colours, superb painting!!
RLHall, 2 months ago

Great colors, and I love the patterns of the tree branches!
kjgordon, 2 months ago

beautiful colors and well done..
mieclarke, 2 months ago

Love these colors you used….beautifuly done Mariaan:))
brirose55, 2 months ago

nice image
apjenkins, 2 months ago

Great colour looks very modern and stylish
Marion Chapman, 2 months ago

oooh, i love those tree fingers against the red
Anthea Slade, 2 months ago

Love the silhouette and the colours. Very dramatic. Happy Mothers day to you my beautiful friend. Anthea
Kathleen Struckle, 2 months ago

Very stunning Mariann!! :)
prisoner, 2 months ago

I like the fact that it gives the perspective of being a silhouette, Great work.
Helene Kippert, 2 months ago

Great work Mariaan!
AARDVARK, 2 months ago

Nice one Mariaan. When I was in the kruger I saw the big Baobab.
Sorina Williams, 2 months ago

Beautiful work Mariaan!
Mariaan Krog in reply to Robin Brown’s comment, 2 months ago

Wow, three HUBBA HUBBA’s from you! Thanks Sweet! Glad you liked it. Busy with the other one still.
Mariaan Krog in reply to georgieboy98’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much Peter! Also for the wonderful feedback on my son’s art!
Mariaan Krog in reply to Carol & Kev Haberle’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much dear Carol! Sorry I have not been around much! Will visit your bubble later today!
Mariaan Krog in reply to RLHall’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Rhonda! So sorry I was not around too much lately! Will visit your bubble later today!

The branches I created especially in this way to portray their “protection” of each other. The rate at which these beauties are destroyed, is so alarming!
Mariaan Krog in reply to kjgordon’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much KJ!
Mariaan Krog in reply to mieclarke’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks mie! Wanted to portray the trees’ protection of each other and also that the day “is dawning” on their existence. Glad you liked the colours!
Mariaan Krog in reply to brirose55’s comment, 2 months ago

Glad you liked it Brian!
Mariaan Krog in reply to apjenkins’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Alice. The mood I wanted to portray here was one of “conservation”. Hope you see it like this too?
Mariaan Krog in reply to Marion Chapman’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks dear Marion.
Mariaan Krog in reply to Anthea Slade’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much dear Anthea! I had a great day, hope yours was great too? So glad you liked this painting!
Mariaan Krog in reply to Kathleen Struckle’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much Kathleen! Did you get my e-mail?
Mariaan Krog in reply to prisoner’s comment, 2 months ago

Wonderful feedback! Thanks so much!
Mariaan Krog in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 2 months ago

Hi dear Helene! So sorry I have not been to your bubble yet! Was a bit occupied elsewhere. Thanks for your lovely support!
Mariaan Krog in reply to AARDVARK’s comment, 2 months ago

Hi Aardie! Thanks for the visit and the comment! Yes, the northern parts of Limpopo (close to Zimbabwe & Mozambique) have these giants. In Kruger National Park you will see them near Punda Maria and Shingwedzi and even near Olifant’s Camp! But in this painting, I painted the Madagascar boabab species. There is a road on the western side of this island that is lined with these gentle giants. They call it Boabab Alley. Madagascar has 6 to 7 varieties and four of these are found near the western coast of Madagascar.

How are you? Will visit your portfolio later today. How are the birds doing?
Mariaan Krog in reply to Sorina Williams’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much for your visit & comment Sorina! Much appreciated!
Nancy Fischer, 2 months ago

I really like this. It feels as though the trees are doing a dance. Love the branches reaching out like arms. GREAT WORK!
Mariaan Krog in reply to Nancy Fischer’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks again Nancy. Wanted to portray the trees’ protection of each other (holding hands) and also that the day “is dawning” on their existence (sunset & blood red colours).
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 month ago

Very dramatic, superb work….I believe those trees are dancing! Very vibrant, alive and well done!
Joanne Bradley, about 1 month ago

Awesome work Mariaan! Love the colors and the trees reaching out to one another as if to form a fence against intruders!
amarica, about 1 month ago

Powerful image, great imagination, well done Mariaan
Angi Baker, about 1 month ago

Beautiful work
Mariaan Krog, 1 day ago

Thanks Joyce, Joanne, Ann & Angi!
Mariaan Krog, 1 day ago