The blog Pondering Paige by Dr. Paige Baggett, is by one our own professors here at USA. Her latest post was called "Leading by Example and a Pointer Finger: Enriching Our Lives Through the Arts and Technology (highs and lows)." Dr Baggett shares in her blog blog post about Ricky Trione, a locally based artist who is blind. He visits local schools and speaks to elementary students about challenges and adversity but through determination, one can achieve goals. He speaks of having a disability that might keep most people from doing what they love to do. Ricky Trione is able to create astounding pieces of painted art. He uses technology and puffy textured paints to make visually appealing works. His sensitive touch to the paint is what he primarily relies on, also knowing which colors are where on his pallet. Mr. Ricky, as he is known, motivates people by showing that having a passion for something and having a support system, dreams can come to true. If one wants something bad enough, and willing to find a way, dreams can turn into reality.
http://ponderingpaige.blogspot.com/
Ibiyinka Alao, Nigeria's Ambassador of Art
The post in Pondering Paige called "Ibiyinka Alao, Nigeria's Ambassador of Art" dated February 14, 2011, was about a contemporary artist from Nigeria who has traveled the world conveying his message of peace through creativity and expression. His focus is on African life and how that experience translates into his artwork. His paintings are full of life, color and visions of his heart, Dr. Baggett states.
Ibiyinka came to the University of South Alabama to share his background that influenced his paintings. He has exhibited his pieces all over the U.S. The message that he wants to convey is of peace, love and cultural harmony between all people.
The comment I left on Dr. Baggett's post was about how the artist's passion has taken him all over the world to articulate the love he has for his country and how peace is celebrated through creativity and expression.
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