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REVAMP GLAM DEC 2021 ISSUE

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REVAMP GLAM DEC 2021 ISSUE

I'm a firm believer in the power in creativity and sustainability, and when you combine both, magic happens. There's an excellent citation by Annie Leonard that I so admire; It goes like this; "There is no such thing as away. When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere." In this latest December issue titled "Revamp Glam", I highlight two o the latest pieces from the necklace collection, the Elhum and the Braulia necklaces.  Both pieces of Jewellery feature elements from old pieces of jewellery and accessories, which I have refashioned into a new bold statement pieces that will enhance the mood of...

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The Pursuit Of Personal Legends.

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The Pursuit Of Personal Legends.

"What you still need to know is this: before a dream is realised, the Soul of the world tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward that dream. That’s the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one ‘dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon.” “Every search begins with beginner’s luck. And every search ends with the victor’s being severely tested.”...

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Abstract Stylisation and Visual Representation in African Art

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Abstract Stylisation and Visual  Representation in African Art

 Art gives us the channel to fully express ourselves. Expressing one's self is the freedom we gift to our soul. 🕊️ I love this beautiful accumulation of my artworks in Caroline Chinakwe’s mixed-media digital collage.🖤 I'm a  great fan of Max a Hatter. His bold, stylish, Expressions of creativity are astonishing. To be part of this incredible colourful combustion, filled with so much excitement and thrill is remarkable. Chect out www.carolinechinkwe.com and www.maxahatter.com    

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The Significance Of Coral In Edo Culture, Nigeria

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The Significance Of Coral In Edo Culture, Nigeria

It will be no exaggeration to say that in many West African cultures, coral plays a significant role and hold deep meaning. It is used as a physical medium in traditional designs to convey a powerful message of freedom of expression, power, dominance and hierarchy. Although there is a spectrum of styles, shapes, and colours of corals widely available, there are, nevertheless, fundamental traits discernible in all of them, such as the naturalism and the stylisation, which makes each coral unique. The most valued coral is the reddest and the most branchy of them all. The red, pink, orange and...

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Unexpected Miracles In The Moment

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Unexpected Miracles In The Moment

Hello, beautiful people, how are you all doing today? In the UK, we usually associate winter with icy cold weather. Usually over the Christmas holidays, we anticipate the all "White Christmas," but our quest and desires usually ends with great disappointment. So, imagine the shock when I woke up on Sunday, morning to find my street covered with snow. Oh, it was so lovely! I am so sure this beautiful, lovely surprise cheered up every soul on lockdown.  Well, not everyday I get to do my meditational walk on ice, so I dressed up for the occasion, and took to...

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