African Child (Series 2)
This artwork shows the detailed drawing of a 12-year-old African child who has little for survival. He is overwhelmed by fears of not having what to eat and when the next meal is going to come. In Africa, Hunger is a major problem. It’s a tragedy even with the little they have; they live in […]
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Joshua Davies
Lagos, Nigeria
Joshua Davies is a visual artist and a photographer. He is a recent graduate of visual arts, from the University of Lagos graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Arts (BA Honours). As an art enthusiast, he loves being creative and unique at what he does which in a way has distinguished his art from his […]
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22 X 32 Inches
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This artwork shows the detailed drawing of a 12-year-old African child who has little for survival. He is overwhelmed by fears of not having what to eat and when the next meal is going to come. In Africa, Hunger is a major problem. It’s a tragedy even with the little they have; they live in the fear of the unknown.
When food crises happen, children are the most vulnerable. Malnourishment sets in and this lead to stunted growth. This work aims to show the low-level life of some children in Africa and seeks to be of help by showcasing them to the world.
