"Ombak" (Waves), by Karina which won her the 10,000-euro scholarship
Posted on 09/18/2006 6:52:00 PM PDT by Westlander
A drawing by an 11-year-old girl from Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh has landed her a scholarship from Italy. Entitled "Ombak" (Waves), the painting was the work of Karina, an Acehnese child who survived the 2004 disaster. On display in Rome last year, her painting so fascinated Italian philanthropist, Dr. Elio Matacena, that he decided to offer her a 10,000 euro scholarship. "It's a masterpiece," Matacena told Adnkronos International (AKI) at the scholarship presentation ceremony on Monday at the Indonesian embassy in Rome. "It's unbelievable that a little girl could do something so impressive," he said.
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It is a real nice picture but she was being referred to as a great artist....am I missing something? because I sure do not see the great artist connection.
You must be an Infidel! LOL
Looks like a couple of multi-beaked bluebirds to me!
I am no way demeaning what she did and I am happy that she may have a better life because of it....it must be my Infidel way of thinking....... sigh
"Ombak" (Waves), by Karina which won her the 10,000-euro scholarship
Post modern art is 90% context- To be appreciated the observer has to be aware that it was drawn by a little girl, from a non-western culture who survived a great natural disaster.
I could say it has a certain Asian feel about it- like a Japanese print, and it is well balanced and the modulation of the waves gives it some movement.
It's very interesting. I would like it not knowing who did it or why.
The trouble with Tribbles.
The doctor was clearly stoned.
Indeed.. Some examples..
Thank you, you must have a better understanding of art than I do. I just hope I did not come across in a negative way because that was not my intent. I really was not getting it. I am happy for her because this really is a great opportunity for her.
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