Original artwork description:

“Africa is poor, but we can try and help its people”. It’s a simple statement, repeated through a thousand images, newspaper stories and charity appeals each year, so that it takes on the weight of truth. When we read it, we reinforce assumptions and stories about Africa that we’ve heard throughout our lives. We reconfirm our image of Africa. Try something different. “Africa is rich but we steal its wealth.”
I wanted to paint the boy in a realism style showing how he is pulled in so many different directions by the Imperialistic countries and yet there is determination in his eyes to rid himself and Africa of these shackles.

My portrait style is hyperrealism and is fuelled by my anger at the situation today in Africa

ORIGINAL ART BY James Earley- "The Scramble For Africa" is an original oil painting. Only the highest quality archival fine art grade oil paints are used (Michael Harding Oil Paints).
The painting will come with a signed Certificate Of Authenticity.

READY TO HANG- The painting is framed in a hand crafted bespoke frame and is ready to hang.

SHIPPING- The painting is professionally packaged and shipped within 7 working days. The Tracking Code is provided

Materials used:

oil paint

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