Chinaza used Wax crayon and Gouche on a white
cardboard. Here she depicts an African mask at the centre of the painting,
couple with two other religious icons. A Cross at the left side while crescent shape
and a star at the other side. The cross represent Christianity while the
crescent shape and a star represent Islamic The super imposed and a
mosaic like painting shows
the influx of civilization in Africa and its impacts on African traditional
religion. African religion was considered crude, satanic and demonic.
Many of their activities like festivals which include sacrifice of animals and
human life
were seen as out of norm. Thus, face of religion shows how Christianity
and Islamic religion has taken its due place and influences their converts’
behaviour. The dark background shows thick darkness
surrounding the represented religious circle in the painting. This art work is aimed
at promoting tolerance and peaceful co-existence amongst the various religions
represented.
The summary of this painting is 'SAY NO COLLECTIVELY TO THE KILLINGS OF
INNOCENT; CHILDREN, MEN & WOMEN IN NIGERIA & THE WORLD AT LARGE' and
embrace peace IF WE DON'T WANT TO END IN PIECES.
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