Courtesy of Seed Gallery, New York. Progenitor of Purpose. In my Fatherβ¦. I see my vision I birth my work I kindle my light I cremate my fear I receive my favor I perceive my ideal I discover my value I find my legitimacy I possess my power I mature my passion I obtain my freedom I unearth my purpose I assume my authority I pursue my assignment I comprehend my identity.
I discern the imperishable value of my inestimable inheritanceβ¦. In the meritorious linocuts of the Namibian contemporary artist, John Ndevasia Muafangejo , fathers are portrayed in their typically recognized African roles, e. Other African contemporary artists who depict traditional roles of fatherhood in their distinct works include the Zimbabwean born and now London-based artist, Marc Standing , the Nigerian painter, musician and sculptor, Prince Taiwo Olaniyi Oyewale-Toyeje Oyelale Osuntoki β and the Soweto-born artist, Nkosana Dominic Tshabangu.
In the phantasmagoric works of the American painter, John Biggers β , fathers are depicted as spiritual gurus and sages of the family who hear directly from God whilst women are portrayed as enforcers and diligent custodians of order in the home. The artist renders the son in an identical kneeling posture as his father, neatly tucked behind the two women. Blueprint of Grace. You must meditate and obey all His words in order for you to be successful in all your ways.
At times, a part of the letter would warn him of imminent danger while another letter would advise him on the path to take, more like orchestrating a divine plan for him to follow. Aside from alluding to what he was going through, what the boy also found astounding and perhaps encouraged him to remember the contents in each letter was how his father, who had left them divorced his mother when he was two years old seemed to know everything about him.
The Father would also tell the young boy about their blood covenant which He constantly described as imperishable and unfailing. The Father also told the young boy how His fondest will was for him to grow up healthy and become prosperous in everything he focused his mind and diligently dedicated his spirit, soul and body to accomplish.
