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This Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Drawings That Look Like Photos
Interview With Artist
Inspired by his personal experiences growing up in Nigeria and the current state of society around him, Arinze is driven by creating drawings that trigger a degree of emotional connection between the viewers and his artworks. Using his works as a form of social and political activism, Arinze hopes to use his art to speak for those who can’t speak out for themselves.
Amazed by the message behind Stanley's work, Bored Panda reached out to this incredibly talented artist to learn more, and you can find an interview with him below!
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Mindless 1
TheReader19 6 years ago
I'm from Europe and the stress of being black is really tough on some days. It must be a continuous psychological pressure in America when you consider that the people who are supposed to serve and protect are possibly the people you fear the most.
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Mindless 2
We took some time to find out about one of his most recent and popular pieces, which is called “Mindless 2.” We find the story behind it to be mesmerizing.
'I'm fascinated by how people make decisions based on religious and ethnic factors. For example, in Nigeria, a lot of different people in the same ethnic group are segregated by their different ideologies. So I wanted to ask people, “Are you making today’s decisions based on one of these ideologies? Are your decisions yours or are they guided by the larger society?”
When you see hands in my drawings, it represents something meaningful to me. For example, in my “Mindless” series, hands represent the major contributors to division in today’s society, such as our social, political, tribal, or religious differences.'
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Paranormal Portrait #2
TheReader19 6 years ago
This for me represents all people who are currently suffering mental heal issue's, being so many things to different people and having no access to support
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Beaten Blue And Black
TheReader19 6 years ago
Speaks for its self really. Not the first; but due to phones the truth is being seen
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Negro Monalisa
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Bullets And Denim #1
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Innocence 2
Debby Hartinger 6 years ago
I would love an explanation of each of the pieces of art so I can understand them better.
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Innocence 3
TheReader19 6 years ago
Feels like this child is already becoming a victim of life/ society way before his time
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Wailing Wailing And Wailing
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I Be Lady
Debby Hartinger 6 years ago
I don't know if I have this right, but she looks like a real woman. Cares about her appearance, smart, feeling, and sexual.
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Till He Comes
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Nene
TheReader19 6 years ago
I love this picture, strong women with snake but can be tender as she cuddles the puppy
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Katara Charmaine 5 years ago
Did it take u that long to regain your honor as well?
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Katara Charmaine 5 years ago
Did it take u that long to regain your honor as well?
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