Well after a hectic week we are now getting to the end of the term - and the year. I created this card a long time ago after finding a photograph in a National Geographic magazine.
I was really curious about the image which which was of a man clad in a tall hat and his body appeared to be metalic silver. I have always assumed this was some sort of South American tribal 'costume' - to me it looked like one of the three kings - and that's where I went with it.
The image is slightly(?) surreal and when manipulated can give very different impressions.
This year I have made two versions - one slightly more 'noirish' than the other as things generally seem a bit dark with the Copenhagen summit not looking too good-this is the lighter version.
The west seems intent on taking a position that continues to exploit the poor countries while making it clear that it will not compromise on it's excessive life style.
