Bird Boy

Oscar Korbla Mawuli Awuku, Ghana

The piece is centered around a young boy who has a special connection with birds. The boy can be seen holding a dove and having another perched on his head which creates a sense of innocence and purity, as if the boy is at peace with the natural world around him.

The use of a young boy as the subject of the piece symbolizes the idea of youth and innocence, and the importance of preserving these qualities in a world that can sometimes be harsh and unforgiving. The image of the birds represents freedom, beauty, and the untamed spirit of nature.

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