Malala Yousafzai is a drawing by Michael Volpicelli which was uploaded on October 14th, 2013.
Malala Yousafzai
The last portrait is of Malala Yousafzai (my personal favorite). She is a 16-year-old girl that grew up in Pakistan, and her father was a teacher at... more
Title
Malala Yousafzai
Artist
Michael Volpicelli
Medium
Drawing - Pen And Ink
Description
The last portrait is of Malala Yousafzai (my personal favorite). She is a 16-year-old girl that grew up in Pakistan, and her father was a teacher at a local school. Because her father promoted education for women he was put on a Taliban kill list. She would grow up in fear for many years that one night the Taliban would break into her home and kill her and her family. Instead of this fear controlling her she fought back by giving speeches on pro-education for female children at her school.That then put her on a Taliban kill list. One day the Taliban showed up at her school and shot her in the head.They had hoped to kill her, but instead they made her an international icon for education. After she was shot she was invited by the United Nations to give a speech to spread awareness of the endeavors women face in many Third World countries. In her speech she doesn�t condemn anybody or vow for revenge; instead, she tries to promote a message of love and mutual respect for all people regardless of color, race, religion, gender, or whatever else. I used the speech that she gave to the United Nations to create her portrait. I feel that her passion really speaks to all of us about who she is, and creates a better likeness than any painting of her face alone could provide.
Uploaded
October 14th, 2013
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Comments (56)
Tony Lee
A very powerful statement and drawing, that strikes the minds of anyone, that there is NO equal RIGHTs between humans in many countries on this planet.
VIVA Anderson
Ohh, I love love Malala so much, and kudos,compliments on this gorgeous drawing,and words, f.v....VIVA
LEANNE SEYMOUR
Wow.....wonderfully creative artwork.....you are so talented Michael - am following you! f/l/tw/fb
Brooks Garten Hauschild
A re-visit, Michael! Wonderful tribute to Malala! Definitely a FVL, from me. Such an amazing young woman. Thank you for creating this work of art!
Kimberlee Baxter
I so love your beautifully rendered and candid portrait of this brave young lady!, Michael! I love how you have given us a glimpse of her gentle and loving spirit in both the portrait and description! She is an exemplary lady who demonstrates her understanding of how a woman can "fight" injustices done to her, and yet remain untouched by the evil that would seek to shut her down and remove her from their intended path of further destruction! But with God, who loves all of us, all things are possible! May God bless her and her family and surround her with His loving arms of protection! I wish you great success in getting your message across, Michael! Fave! L/F/FB/P!
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