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Siyabonga Gogo by ~Sommeling:iconSommeling:

Categories Traditional Art > Paintings > People

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©2007-2009 ~Sommeling
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Visiting a local rural village I came across a granny looking after her two orphaned grandchildren. There was so much love, trust and happiness between them even under the very hard circumstances in which they lived. I entitled the painting Siyabonga Gogo - which translates to Thank you Granny.

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~RinoaTalanheart993 Nov 3, 2007, 2:53:20 AM
This painting really touched me. Especially the emotion of the grandmother and how she's holding one of the children.

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~maskedxmask Hehe, omg, this is so much fun.
~RinoaTalanheart993 What is?
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"I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M GOING TO DIE IN A SHOW ABOUT -bleep-ING CARD GAMES!"
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Mood: Love ~MapleFoxx Nov 3, 2007, 2:54:05 AM
This is great! Its really beautiful, hope they are alright.
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~Sommeling Nov 3, 2007, 3:04:55 AM
Thank you. I am sure they are ok - the Zulu culture in these rural villages is to care for each other - we westerners could learn so much from them. It was amazing to see how little they had, but how much love there was between them. There is another painting of this scene from a different angle on my gallery. It is called "but the greatest of these is love"
Yvonne
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~Sommeling Nov 3, 2007, 3:08:02 AM
Thank you. Yes - these granny's are amazing at taking over the role of parenting where so many of the parents have died of aids. They are really remarkable people. Luckily in the Zulu culture especially in the rural areas the villagers really help each other out, especially in this sort of circumstance. There is another painting of this scene from a different angle on my gallery it's called, "but the greatest of these is love"
Regards Yvonne
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~MapleFoxx Nov 3, 2007, 3:17:33 AM
I see. We sure could. I'll check the other one out too.
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~RinoaTalanheart993 Nov 3, 2007, 6:26:09 AM
Ah... I'll be sure to check that one out. I'm sure those kids are lucky to have someone so wise to lead them after the loss of their parents.

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~maskedxmask Hehe, omg, this is so much fun.
~RinoaTalanheart993 What is?
~maskedxmask Peeing.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M GOING TO DIE IN A SHOW ABOUT -bleep-ING CARD GAMES!"
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=Iriesurfinchick Nov 25, 2007, 4:20:58 PM
you are amazing....

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shine a light on a shadow, darkness must run and hide
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=Iriesurfinchick Nov 25, 2007, 6:16:57 PM
Ive featured your amazing works in my journal

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shine a light on a shadow, darkness must run and hide
:peace:
Etsy store [link]
my partners in crime and my stock account*Irie-Stock
my doodle art ~Irie-Images
so ya say you like ocean waves? ~Impact-Zone
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Mood: Joy ~Sommeling Nov 26, 2007, 3:19:17 AM
I visited your journal - wow you are a prolific gatherer of thoughts and pics! Thank you for featuring me I am honoured! When do you find time for anything else?
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