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in perfecting its painting. In response Mohl challenged this rhetoric and said: “But I
am African, and when God made Africa, he also created beautiful landscapes for
Africans to admire and paint.”
Through Mohl’s rural and urban landscape paintings he expressed a clear cultural
defiance. By painting landscapes Mohl triumphed over the imperial ideals andexpectations many Europeans had of the indigenous Artists in Africa. Although this
European ideology may have been detrimental to the development of landscape oil
painting in Africa, one common energy unites all African artists who choose
landscape and wildlife as the subject of their artwork. No African artist whoever he or
she may be can forget the material, the human side, the majesty and brilliance of
creation.
Contemporary Oil Paintings – The Eternal Vista
Much has changed in Africa during the last century. Oil paintings of the radiant
landscapes, the light, the heat, the life and the stunning beauty of this unique land and
its wildlife will always be admired by those not fortunate enough to live there. Just as
the people during colonial times would marvel at this realm's incredible wonders, so
today people from distant lands also appreciate its splendour. At the turn of the last
century the only image of Africa people could behold were precious wildlife and
landscape paintings created by artists.
Today in contemporary Britain we have many different media sources to experiencethe spectacle that is Africa. The Internet, TV, Video-on-Demand, DVD, Interactive
games, Multimedia, the list goes on. Within this mélange of infinite images and
interaction you may find that the only true way to experience this grandeur is through
the eyes of those artists that are still painting the infinite and timeless scenes.
Professionally produced and hand painted oil landscapes can truly connect you with
the essence that is Africa. If you have visited Africa and followed in the footsteps of
the early European artists, you will no doubt have fond memories of the continent.
However, to own a contemporary oil painting will induce sentiment and wonder far
richer than the memories themselves.