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Thursday, January 15, 2009

"ONLY REMEMBERED BY WHAT WE HAVE DONE......" 12" x 9" Mixed Media on Gessoed card, 2009

This is my entry into the current weekly Challenge on Karin Juricks Different Strokes from Different Folks. It was a view of Jefferson's Memorial at Night.






I did a little bit of research about this man and it reminded me that we shall all only be remembered only by what we have done. Now that is a challenge to us all! So lets go out there and do that thing we have always wanted to do, that will influence mankind for good and last till eternity! That's why with God's help I have wrapped up my life into three words that constitute my mission statement as " I'm Adebanji Alade and I want to inspire, motivate and encourage everyone I encounter." (I learnt this from T.D.Jakes' book on REPOSITION YOURSELF- he said we all have to have a mission statement that consists of just three words. See page 89)

So what shall you be remembered for?
Time, like an ever-rolling stream
Bears all its sons away
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day(from song- O God Our Help In Ages Past)

This work was purely experimental as I had no clue what to do with the night scene but had to work, re-work and keep re-working it until the gessoed card couldn't take anymore battering! All the battering was done with acrylic, Biro, coloured pencils and wax crayons towards the end!
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28 comments:

  1. dominique eichi1/15/2009 8:54 pm

    YES, YES, YES. This is the message we need to convey.

    What will we be remembered for ?

    Blessing Adebanji, Well done

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  2. Edward Burton1/15/2009 8:58 pm

    GREAT job, Adebanji. I really like the addition you made - nice touch!

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  3. adebanji1/15/2009 9:09 pm

    Thanks Dominique!
    Thanks Ed, I struggled with additions till I had to stop!

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  4. Vern Schwarz1/15/2009 9:11 pm

    Adebanji, you are a master at telling a whole other story with your interpretations of the weekly challenges. This is no exception, and at the same time is a beautiful painting.

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  5. Art By Erika1/15/2009 9:14 pm

    Looks like a successful experiment congratulations! And a wonderful message to go with it. Both very thought provoking. I shall think on it thank you.

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  6. adebanji1/15/2009 9:14 pm

    Thanks Vern!!!

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  7. adebanji1/15/2009 9:16 pm

    Great Erika!! We are ALL only here for a short while, so why not!

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  8. Dean H.1/15/2009 10:32 pm

    Great painting, Adebanji! Thanks for the inspiring thoughts...something the world's population needs to meditate upon.

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  9. adebanji1/15/2009 10:46 pm

    Thanks Dean!

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  10. artbyakiko1/15/2009 10:49 pm

    Wonderful painting! I also like the message that goes with it. Your creative mind has no bound.

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  11. adebanji1/15/2009 10:51 pm

    Thanks Akiko! Also, I thank God for Divine Inspiration!

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  12. Unknown1/16/2009 12:58 am

    The British are coming, the British are coming.... and they're showing our Yanks a thing or two about our past president. *sigh* Great job Banji.

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  13. adebanji1/16/2009 1:01 am

    Thanks Sheila!

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  14. Carol Horzempa1/16/2009 4:20 am

    Abebanji - Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind words, I am honored.

    I love your blog, and your way of sharing your work, drawings and inspirational words.

    Great job as always on another DSDF Challenge!

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  15. robin peterson1/16/2009 7:04 am

    Adebanji, you are certainly living up to your motto, I'm inspired. Great job on making this challenge your own.

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  16. Victoria on Okinawa1/16/2009 12:15 pm

    Excellent!!! I love your representation. Yes, we all need a mission under God and you are representing yours very well.

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  17. adebanji1/16/2009 12:20 pm

    Thanks Carol! I couldn't resist that wonderful painting of "Shawna"

    Thanks Robin and Victoria! Lets go for it!

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  18. nathalie1/16/2009 9:11 pm

    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! You have inspired me to try to think more about what I am doing, motivated me to go a little further with my paintings, and I am encouraged when I find other believers doing quality work! I actually got to visit The Potter's House a few times - but I have not read Jake's Reposition Yourself book - it is now on my to do list - as is checking out your blog regularly. Blessings to you -

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  19. adebanji1/16/2009 10:48 pm

    Great, Nathalie! I am happy you are inspired and have that book on your to do list. Hope to keep in contact with you via your blog and works!
    Wow !!What an experience you must have had visiting the Potters House, I only have the opportunity to watch via the net and I am always inspired!

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  20. Kari Tirrell1/17/2009 1:13 am

    Another excellent painting, Adebanji. I always look forward to seeing your submissions. Your work is invariably interesting, and always uniquely creative.

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  21. adebanji1/17/2009 6:47 am

    Thanks Kari!

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  22. Honor Bradley1/17/2009 1:03 pm

    Fascinating interpretation and well done. You met and exceeded what Karin intended. Wonderful to view. Honor

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  23. adebanji1/17/2009 1:33 pm

    Thanks Honor!

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  24. Theresa Rankin1/17/2009 5:59 pm

    Wonderful!! Original and well done! Great quote too...You have made this a complete story!

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  25. adebanji1/17/2009 6:00 pm

    Thanks Theresa!

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  26. Miki Willa1/18/2009 3:33 pm

    I really like what you have done. I also think the message is a very important one. Thanks.

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  27. Inna O.1/18/2009 4:36 pm

    I really like your interpretation of the subject. So creative!

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  28. adebanji1/19/2009 2:39 am

    Thanks for your comments Miki and Inna, and for taking time to stop by!

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