I HAVE BECOME DEATH DESTROYER OF WORLDS
I HAVE BECOME DEATH DESTROYER OF WORLDS
OIL ON STRETCHED CANVAS
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In the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita Krishna displays for Arjuna a terrible ferocity. “I have become death, destroyer of worlds”. These words were uttered by J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, when first he laid his gaze upon what he had help create.
I pray that the better angels of men have laid to rest this atomic Genie.
We, as a species, are the only species that can truly alter life on this planet. Our prowess gives us much hope and expectations that we use wisely the gift of reason and intellect. But vigilance must be our guidepost. Never allowing a wayward few to pirate these hopes and aspirations. We cannot afford to dismantle in the fireball flash of a moment all the past good deeds of humanity.
As an artist I have very little influence on the world. Except that I do have my paints, my brushes and my canvasses to do with what I want. I reflect on the artists that have gone before me and their influence on the world. Goya’s, “The Third of May 1808” or Picasso’s “Guernica” come to mind. It sometimes falls upon the shoulders of artists to comment and to illustrate what message they have received from their Muse. I am reminded of Virgil’s “Aeneid” where he speaks “O, Muse! The cause and the crimes relate; What goddess was provoked, and whence her hate”. So, I am not alone. Why paint scenes such as these? I wish not. I prefer light, magical and visionary themes but when the Muse demands that I paint such omens I must pay my debt to Her. It is Her fee that she demands payment of from me, if I wish to continue being an artist. visionary imagist “Joey”
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Jocelyn Hyers
Beautiful artwork and writing … they fit together so well ..
mlgkats
very creative, great use of colors
Wendy Slee
Powerful art, apocalyptic in its message…. like your words.
Indeed we must ever be vigilant, for it is never armies and powermongers, but individual courageous men (and women) who hold the keys to our peaceful continued existence. I would rather the future of mine and my children’s world be in the hands of a gifted artist with a vision of world peace, a compassionate heart and an ear to the Gods/Goddesses, than any great army or political power.
Hold you paintbrush and your pen with pride…...what a magnificent and enduring message you bring…..
Vasile Stan
Awesome and fearsome! Inspired and terrifying.
There is at least one guy out there in the world of power who’s fingers are itching to press the red button. Like there were others before him and unfortunately others after him.
My personal take on this is, that if we’re trying to avoid hitting the wall, we must look only in the direction where we want to go. Never at the wall! Only acknowledge the presence.
Kym Breeze
beautiful painting Joey, love your style and skill, words amazing, such insight to what may be….cheers
Tabitha B
it great like a roller skater ride around the rings of saturn…
ozjami
Brilliant work yet again Joey !!
Antanas
Great composition, light, colors, well done
Helene Kippert
Great words and work Joey
Lucindawind
excellent work as always my friend !
jamiewinter
Very Powerfu piece excellent story. fantastic work with true boldness of creation
Joe Valcourt/M...
Hey Joey-
this is Joe from AW love this piece-great work, fine literary side bar. I hope you are right-some of the leading presidential candidates remarked that some U.S. city would experience a nuclear event in the near future-what do they know.pentangled
Immensely powerful imagery, great composition :o)
bites
Stunning work and worthy inspiration !
cruserart
A Masterpiece!! It is always interesting looking into your mind, your dreams are such adventures. I’m so glad your can share them with us. Great job!
Another chapter?
Firedrake
Your landscapes are amazing…you really capture that sense of distance and scale.
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Charlene; thank you for noticing my little oil painting. thanks and stop back anytime.
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Jocelyn: I appreciate your valued comments.
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Mel: thanks for commenting. always great to see your words.
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Wendy: thank you for the kind remark i really value your insights. again thank you my friend.
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Candor; Great insightful comment.
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Kym: thanks as always for commenting on my oils.
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Ozjami; thanks for stopping by.
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Antanas; thanks for sharing.
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Helene; Thanks for coming into my little gallery and sharing.
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lucindawind; Thanks again for sharing with me.
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jamie; thanks again my friend. take care.
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Joe; thanks for stopping by and commenting
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pentangled; thanks for sharing with me.
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bites: thanks for your kind remarks
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Merle: another chapter. thanks my friend for stopping by
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firedrake; thanks again my friend.
Kharma
very creative …
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Kharma; thank you stopping by and sharing with me. stop back anytime
Joyce Dickens,...
Very powerful, creative, and insightful; so well done Joey; this is magnificent!
Samantha Bla Bla
Joey, you still continue to inspire me, this is wonderful and I completely understand this thanks for sharing your vision. Bhagavad Gita Krishna is something I have studied as well as practice, I enjoy learning !
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Joyce: thank you again for sharing with me.
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Samantha: I do enjoy reading the Gita. Thanks for sharing with me your insights
Andrew Mark
this is beautiful
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Andrew: thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment.
GittiArt
I adore your creativity and talent so much ….as always awesome !!! :-)
JohnScott
we are always in the right place at the right time, would the creator have it any other way?
Walter Colvin
Fantastic work.
Care
The power held in one hand is a terrifying thought….our intelligence is both our saviour and our destroyer….a precarious balancing act through generations….let us hope we don’t tip the scales the wrong way….
Your work definately promotes a lot of inner thought and is very inspirational….
Renate Dartois
Thought-provoking amazing art-work…
Mui-Ling Teh
Absolutely stunning work Joey! Your words and your images are both very powerful. You are a God on the canvas!
Joe Valcourt/M...
fabulous work. Joe
MilanPhotograp...
Wow! Amazing painting! Wow! Wow!
Milan