Mother of Mankind - A Progress Update on the Journey
As I sit in my studio, pencil in hand, watching the "Mother of Mankind" take shape layer by layer, I'm reminded of how art mirrors life...slow, deliberate and full of revelations that emerge only with time. This progress shot captures her midway through: the contours of her form are more defined now. The shading is building, casting subtle shadows that hint at the depth of our shared history, while faint outlines of migrating paths begin to weave across the globe in her grasp. I feel like it's not just a drawing anymore; it's now a living narrative at this point, evolving as I do on this Awakening journey. Each pencil detail feels like peeling back another layer of my own understanding, questioning where we come from and what binds us beyond the surface. The Cradle of Humanity In my previous reflection, I explored how Africa stands as the cradle of humanity, a truth that challenges the divisions we impose on one another today. As I continue this piece, that founda...