What sins?

07Jun08
I read this earlier this week, and I remembered my own graduation. I remembered myself on stage, giving my speech. Glancing at my weeping mother. Hugging her right after the ceremony was over and telling her I was going out with my friends to celebrate. And then, I read the article again, and I realized something. I didn’t build my life away from her. She knew everything. Not almost everything.. just everything. I wondered if she felt the feelings the writer described in that article. And I wondered if maybe things would be different between us now had I lead a life she had no idea about. I don’t know.

Happy Birthday, Kay Knight!

My friend, R, linked me to Banksy’s artwork, and I’m in love. Here are some of my favorites:



And of course I have to mention that he turned one of my favorite Van Gogh paintings

into this:

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17 Responses to “What sins?”

  1. 1 F.

    He’s great! I liked the “take this- society” one too.

    Did you read the manifesto on his website though? Seems like a waste to me…

  2. 2 Amethyst

    F.
    Yeah! Love the messages he’s sending;)

    Yes, I did. A waste, and G. Davis needs therapy!;p

    At least now we know that a graffiti campaigns are an option. How about we head to the department with a few spray cans as your graduation prank?;)

  3. 3 A Journal Entry

    the article is sooo touching!

    oo i reeeeeally like the painting.. so creative and original.. just like u! 😉

  4. 4 Amethyst

    A Journal Entry
    It brought tears to my eyes:)

    Hehe, thank you! I’m humbled;$

  5. 5 Casablanca

    i loved them all 🙂

  6. 6 kila ma6goog

    لا اعرف لماذا و لكنني ألاحظ بعض الأباء و الأمهات يتصرفون بعدائية اتجاه استقلالية ابنائهم

  7. 7 Amethyst

    Casablanca
    🙂

    Kila Ma6goog
    True. Kids need time to build themselves away from their family, but not all parents give their children a chance to do that.

    My father finds our independence threatening at times, but he deals with it quietly;)

  8. 8 ladywhisper

    Pathetic article…

    I agree that parents should give some space to their kids to build their own life, but at the same time I dont blame them to be concerned about their kids!

  9. 9 Amethyst

    ladywhisper
    I found the article extremely touching.

    They have to be concerned.

  10. 10 PaLoMiNo

    Thank u for sharing the paintings:)

  11. 11 Amethyst

    Palomino
    You are very welcome:)

  12. 12 The Archer

    aww! *hug*

    Allah y5aleeha lich inshallah, w5aleech leha!

    Haven’t gotten through to reading the article yet, but it’s definitely on my “list” :p~

    I never made it to my graduation party.. stomach flue (1st time in my life :p)

    Love Banksy!

  13. 13 Amethyst

    The Archer
    Hehe, same to you!;D

    Read it!

    Damn, you missed something that would have been very memorable;\

    Love him, too!

  14. 14 haj

    Banksy’s work is amazing!

  15. 15 Amethyst

    Haj
    Love it!

  16. 16 N.

    The art (literal) of revolution (or is it revolution of art).. I can just feel the power rise up.. simply wow..

    Can art, change the world?

  17. 17 Amethyst

    N.
    I believe that art can change the world:)


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