The message painting culture is unusual in Afghanistan. Some businesses post messages with their addresses and the Parliament often posts messages with addresses for us to see on the walls of buildings in the city.
I have not written any message on the wall yet. When I write my message on the wall I will write:
Life is beautiful and every moment which passes does not come again.
Believe in your creator deeply and in everything you want from your creator.
It will be in green paint that stands out in the sunshine, with a bush of red flowers and a green tree behind.
Painting is a nice way of showing our emotions without words. Every person can feel equal viewing a picture. A painting can explain ideas and feelings to the ones who view it.
By Friba
Photo: Massoud Hossani / AFP – Getty Images
Friba, your piece reminds me of a stairwell I accidentally discovered in one of the buildings in the university I attended. The building is eight-stories tall. I have classes on the sixth floor, so I normally choose the elevator over the stairs. One day, I decided to use the stairs because the elevator was too slow and lots of people were waiting for it. I was so glad I discovered that stairwell covered with artwork and writing from students. The most striking piece of artwork was a scene from Pac-Man that canvassed the walls, ceiling, floor, starting from the ground floor that leads all the way to the top floor, complete with Mr. Pac-Man, ghosts, dots, and fruits. At the top of the stairs, another artist/student painted a 6-foot tall tree with bright green leaves, orange and red flowers and purple fruits. I looked at some of the writings and noted that some of them dated back to 1970s.
I went back to that stairwell a few years ago and was devastated to discover that the administration has applied a fresh coat of ivory-colored paint on the walls. So, draw when you can. You never know who is admiring your work!
Friba,
Your two lines along with the picture you describe will look beautiful on any wall. Congratulations for thinking of a new way to share your thoughts. I hope you are able share your message this way.
The accompanying photo (caricature) is brilliant.
Regards,
kanu
The lines you want to write on the wall are a wonderful reminder to all of us to live in the moment more and cherish what we have. I can clearly picture the drawing you want to do too. Lovely writing!