No Victory
Collaboration between myself and Sally Omar
FEATURED by Politics, Race, Sexuality and Culture
Excerpt from There Is No Victory In War, by Sally Omar
there is no victory in war
only guns, rifles, granades
trucks exploding
there are no parades
buildings toppled
roads strewn with debris
blood in the streets
a child searching for his mommy
CLICK HERE to read the poem in its entirety.
“These,” he said gravely, “are unpleasant facts; I know it. But then most historical facts are unpleasant.” Aldous Huxley, Brave New World (1932)
MCN: C440D-22A47-0D719
MOTHER AND CHILDREN PUBLIC DOMAIN IMAGE
No Victory belongs to the following groups:
ART ACTION UNION - CREATIVE ACTIVISM, Core [C.O.R.E], Current Issues and LEFT WING VALUES AND POSITIVE GLOBAL AWARENESS
IRISHPIX
Wonderful creation.
Earthmonster
Nice coloration, concept but the No Parade…
:)
H M Bascom replied
Yeah, there have been parades . . . for some.
Mia1
Stunning creation :o)
H M Bascom replied
You are always so kind to me Mia. :-)
Juilee Pryor
this is great Helen
H M Bascom replied
I just wish there was no need for this type of image. Maybe someday people will live without guns and bombs. One can only hope . . .
Matt Penfold
Fucking humans!
A sad and potent image Helen and Sally’s words are so true.
H M Bascom replied
Human beings are at once the most intelligent and most ignorant creatures on the planet. Thanks for looking Matt. Peace.
OZZREBELXTI
For me the art work says it all the poem is just an after read for me great work Helen.
H M Bascom replied
The poem was my inspiration. Both stand alone, but together they are awesome. :-)
OZZREBELXTI
I only say that because I seen the art work first and it hit me like a bus great piece.
H M Bascom replied
Thank you so much!
valzart
Aww this is wonderful sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez
H M Bascom replied
Thank you!
mmargot
Pow!
Masterful. And necessary.
H M Bascom replied
It is depressing that such statements are still necessary. Will human beings ever stop blowing each other up?
DeviousLili
Excellent work.
H M Bascom replied
Thank you Stephanie. Hey, keep those features of yours coming. I’ve found some beautiful work by reading your recommendations.
Kelly J
Powerful and compelling helen…
H M Bascom replied
Real people help make it so.
Ushna Sardar
Great work Helen! xo
silverstrummer...
Congratulations on your feature its so well deserved and Sally’s poem goes well with it too!
- David :>))
H M Bascom replied
YAY Thank you. I’m so pleased!
Faith Donovan
Wonderful work and so true.
H M Bascom replied
Thank you Faith.
montdragon
Comment to follow…............Bravo!
H M Bascom replied
Gracias
Tom Broderick IPA
great work and words. tom
H M Bascom replied
Thank you Tom. I always appreciate your comments.
Larry Butterworth
Stunning collage, very effective
H M Bascom replied
Larry, thank you for your kind comment.
JenLand
Love the way you speak the truth Helen…... very powerful and moving.
H M Bascom replied
Yeah, being so darned outspoken will get me in trouble some day. Thanks for your support.
Susan Bergstrom
I was an ARMY Medic during this conflict…the stories I could tell….but don’t much…
H M Bascom replied
So much suffering. It did not end when the last soldier came home. Thank you for viewing and commenting Susan.
Sally Omar
Thank you for collaborating with me on this piece…your artwork is awesome!!! xxooxoxoxoxox
H M Bascom replied
Without your brilliant poem, this work would not have been created. Thank you for trusting me to create an illustration for your voice.
Megan Martin
Amazing collaboration Helen! Great creativity and message here!
H M Bascom replied
Sally inspired me. Thanks Megan.
funkyfacestudio
Wonderful work Helen !
H M Bascom replied
Thank you so much! Sally’s poem is great.
Casey Herman
You hit all the right buttons with this Helen! Very accurate portrayal, unfortunately.
Shoaib .
very emotional piece
and great editing
Ashley DeRossett
Great teamwork! This image is very powerful!
Great work Ladies!
VanSnuG
GREAT Collaboration. Kudos for Both Artists. :-)
Wendy Slee
Helen, both you and Sally have presented such compelling, thought provoking and very moving work….... and yes, we need to be “moved”.....
jacqleen
WOW Helen….This is such a powerful and moving piece….I Love your attention to details…the texture and tones and their expression is just Priceless!!! A wonderful Piece of ART!!!!
RonnieGinnever
A wonderful work of art.
Ronald Jore
Very important message, and a compelling image. Thank you.
Erhan OZBIYIK
WOW WOW WOW !!!!
This one rocks !!!
Rosie Terry
Is it wrong to say that, I love this?
Marion Cullen
All I see are victims… a powerful and honest work Helen.
MrHill
a very strong piece….thank you….
micklyn
Powerful, beautifully done!
Dan O'Flynn
Great piece!
Jolie
wonderful work you two!
Rasevic
True….
Trish Woodford 17 days ago
Such a strong and evokative piece of artwork, really wonderful :))