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This is Kofi Annan - he was the United Nations Secretary General serving
his first term.
I never understood What was he thinking at that time...and being curious
about why people are the way they are, I painted him:
This artwork reflects UNCERTAINTY... I'll leave the rest to History!
The United Nations is an international organization, established to foster
global peace, prosperity and justice!
Main objectives?
Both objectives failed! War and genocide hit that part of the Globe in 1998!
his first term.
I never understood What was he thinking at that time...and being curious
about why people are the way they are, I painted him:
This artwork reflects UNCERTAINTY... I'll leave the rest to History!
The United Nations is an international organization, established to foster
global peace, prosperity and justice!
Main objectives?
- PREVENT WAR and
- SAFEGUARD HUMAN RIGHTS
Both objectives failed! War and genocide hit that part of the Globe in 1998!
This is Decani / Kosova before the war
in 1998-99.
in 1998-99.
This is Decani / Kosova during the
war in 1998-99.
war in 1998-99.
Someone won't be able to
let go!
Someone will move on!
WAR - Doesn't end overnight...
STARTS WITH WOMEN IN TEARS
STARTS WITH WOMEN IN TEARS
UNITED NATIONS...
HARSH REALITY...
SURVIVAL...
INDEPENDENCE...
Background music: Enrique Granados"Danzas Espanolas"
MIDI Artist ~ Bernd Krueger (my favorite)
Bernd's website: www.piano-midi.de
MIDI Artist ~ Bernd Krueger (my favorite)
Bernd's website: www.piano-midi.de
I-Critique: icritique@globalvenus.com
ED GALLAGHAN, NY
Very moving, especially Women in Tears.
PAT C., NY
Venus! You're simply an amazing artist! You and Mother Teresa comparison - - how thought provoking!!
RENEE CARUSO, NY
It is remarkable how you were able to capture the sorrow in the women's eyes!!
BERND KRUEGER, Germany:
Venus,
Your page is great and inspiring!
RICHARD LATIMER:
Miss Global,
I was moved by much your website has to offer...In particular by images of Women in Tears and the background music you have chosen. Thanks for sharing!
ED GALLAGHAN, NY
Very moving, especially Women in Tears.
PAT C., NY
Venus! You're simply an amazing artist! You and Mother Teresa comparison - - how thought provoking!!
RENEE CARUSO, NY
It is remarkable how you were able to capture the sorrow in the women's eyes!!
BERND KRUEGER, Germany:
Venus,
Your page is great and inspiring!
RICHARD LATIMER:
Miss Global,
I was moved by much your website has to offer...In particular by images of Women in Tears and the background music you have chosen. Thanks for sharing!
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what lies beneath the surface...
Evocative ... Profound ... Challenging
These are Kosovan women crying over Kosovan sons, brothers, fathers...daughters, sisters, mothers that were
massacred during the war in Kosovo, 1998-99.
massacred during the war in Kosovo, 1998-99.
In 2008, as of February 17, Kosovo
finally became independent and it is the
newest Country in the World!
People of Kosova thank:
America, UN, Kosovan Heroes and God!
Kosovans
are
Kosovan-Albanian blood run through
veins of Blessed Mother Teresa of
Calcutta(Agnese Gonxhe Bojagjiu) and
mine; while I'm human, She was DIVINE!
To the newest country in the world -
The Republic of Kosova -
CONGRATULATIONS!
After historical and political mistakes ...
Justice finally served!
finally became independent and it is the
newest Country in the World!
People of Kosova thank:
America, UN, Kosovan Heroes and God!
Kosovans
- the descendants of the Illyrians:
(who believed in extraordinary
parts of the nature, especially the
Sun; distinguished by their
honesty and hospitality; powerful
kings like Agron and queens like
Teuta 250-31 BC
are
- survivors of Roman occupation
- forced to undergo cultural
changes; Illyrian sculpture turned
to a portrait style - forced to religious influences
- survivors of 500 years Ottoman
Empire - survivors of Slav invasions and are
- survivors of genocide /ethnic
cleansing that horrified the
civilized world in 21st century
Kosovan-Albanian blood run through
veins of Blessed Mother Teresa of
Calcutta(Agnese Gonxhe Bojagjiu) and
mine; while I'm human, She was DIVINE!
To the newest country in the world -
The Republic of Kosova -
CONGRATULATIONS!
After historical and political mistakes ...
Justice finally served!
JUSTICE...
It may take years...in this case it took a decade!
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Independence ~ what a great feeling;
War ~ what a sad masterpiece!
War ~ what a sad masterpiece!
ON / OFF
One Day
I'll be there
With the Cry of Portraits
And you will see
The tears I saw once!
Venus
august, 1998
I'll be there
With the Cry of Portraits
And you will see
The tears I saw once!
Venus
august, 1998
Ethnic Cleansing!