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Throughout Djibrils life, his grandfather taught
him much about many things and gave him great wisdom
and guidance. Djibril always reflected on and found
comfort in his grandfathers words. There are things
in life that we cannot change; that are, in fact, a
part of living.
One day after having moved to the United States, Djibril
phoned his family in Senegal as he often did, but this
time was abruptly and uncustomarily given bad news:
his beloved grandfather had passed away. Because Djibril
found out well after the fact that his grandfather passed
on, he was unable to attend any of the traditional memorial
ceremonies that were held for him.
This drawing is Djibrils expression of both sorrow
and grieving for the earthly loss of his grandfather,
particularly in Djibrils absence, and the most
prayerful, harmonious accompaniment to the afterlife.
(2001 Woodburning), 26 x 19 unframed, Iris
Gicleé on 100% Rag Paper - Edition of 50
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