Sunday in the Art Room SITAR

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Above made by me with NightCafe. 

Today is Sunday in the Art Room. 

As mentioned in previous posts, I'm opening up this day for artists that create in ANY medium to come on by and just talk art. Write a post about what's on your mind in the art world. It's a place to ask questions on your blog where other's can hopefully answer. Or share your videos, your techniques, tools or even what type of camera you use. So, you say you can't draw but you can write.... that's art baby! AI creations are welcome as well. Since this type of art is taking off to main stream. Let's say you think you are in no way artsy. But you love art. Show murals, historical, art, your friends or kids art and talk about it.  

I would like this to be an all inclusive way for artist to share, whatever. 

My only rule? Criticism with kindness. 

If someone asks to have their art critiqued it must be done with the generosity and consideration. 

This is a place of encouragement and inspiration. 

 

Hi Everyone!  

I have a lot of art in my house. Not all mine. Two countries that I collect art from are Japan, and Africa. I have art from other countries too but these are my favorite. 

My brother S, that lives in the state of WA., is always thinking of me. He and his wife were at an art fair when they came across a vendor that is from Africa. They spent a lot of time there, when they came across a hat. S, looked at his wife and said, "Ohhh Nicole would love this!" He was so right.

He sent me this beautiful Fulani Hat. 

Also known as noppire

The workmen ship is masterful. Boys gather the grasses for the hats while men do the weaving and embellishing.

These hats represent wealth and status, particularly for nomadic cattle herders.
Of course these elaborate hats are worn during festivals. Fulani men wear them to hopefully attract women.

They are a key part of men's traditional attire, often worn over a turban.  

 

I have several photos like this in an African book I own, however, it is packed away so I took this one from the internet.

A few more or my cherished African pieces are 

My squeeze drum also know as a talking drum and my African sand bead rattle. 
I do play my drum. Here is a video to show you how it sounds. 

The sound moves my soul.

 

 Now one more item. My Son sent this to me about 20 years ago. 

There are many styles of this effigy but the meaning is the same. In Brief, it represents fertility, lineage continuity, spiritual protection and a nurturing bond.

You see why I hold this dear to my heart.

 

Do you have any favorite art from other counties? Or even the country you life in?

 

That's if for me. I look forward to seeing your Sunday in the Art Room

Nicole