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VIDEO: Awesome People Doing Amazing Things in Sports and Life
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained. That is the best way to describe the dangerous maneuvers of some for the people in this video. From jumping from roofs tops to making daring rides on skateboards, the achievements are amazing and terrifying at the same time. In one section of the video, a man jumps from one roof to another without any support. The awesome act left the people watching in awe. Several portions of the video are dedicated to footballers doing awesome maneuvers as they make touchdowns. These are just fearless people doing amazing things. This is obviously this is not for everyone. If you are not bold or do not have the courage to engage in such dangerous act, it is better not to engage in such acts. Some of the maneuvers are so dangerous that you need adequate training to perform them. In one section of the video, a man jumped over a car and in another, a bicker did a triple jump over an obstacle.
‘The Flight’: Yusuf Grillo’s Painting Shows National Style
An oil on board painting titled The Flight by Yusuf Grillo, one of Nigeria’s foremost artists sold for £62,500 (US$ 82,213) inc. premium. Image: Bonhams Auctions
BY SEAN LEYWES
LONDON- The Flight, oil on board by Yusuf Adebayo Cameron Grillo was sold in 2014 at Bonhams Auctions African Now sale. The painting is an important example of the artist’s work. A major influence for Grillo’s works is Nigerian landscapes and the Yoruba people. His painting reveals the experiences of the people around him.
The Flight depicts a young family in native Yoruba dress, seated on a bicycle. While the man pedals the bicycle, the woman sitting on the bicycle bar gingerly cradles a baby.
Grillo started the painting during the Civil War, a painful period in Nigeria’s history. There was so much killing and maiming during the war. That war inspired The Flight.
The sight of people rushing to escape the Nigerian Civil War was in Grillo’s psych. He likened the forced migration to the flight of the Holy Family from Israel to Egypt. To emphasize that relationship, Grillo included a saw with the couple’s baggage. The saw is a symbol of Joseph’s profession as a carpenter
Done in the scheme of blue, The Flight was done in the style the artist is now well-known for. The elongated figures of the man and woman enhance the urgency to ride away as fast as possible. It brings forth their humanity. Grillo’s deviation from photographic realism rekindles his devotion to the notion of African aesthetics.
About Yusuf Grillo
Yusuf Grillo is one of the most influential Nigerian artists. Born in 1934 in the Brazilian Quarter of Lagos, he studied art at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. After his study in Nigeria, he traveled to the United Kingdom to further his studies.
An artist dedicated to the education of the younger generation, Professor Grillo as he is fondly called, went on to become the Head of Art and Printing at Yaba College of Technology. He retained in that post for over twenty-five years.
While at the head of the Yaba art school, Grillo was also practicing as an artist. He did some important work and received many commissions. His mosaics and stained glass now adorn many churches, universities, and government buildings across Nigeria. About five years ago Professor Grillo won a commission for the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.
In 1958, Grillo with other students at the Ahamadu Bello University, founded the Zaria School. Set up a year before Nigeria’s independence, the group’s mission was to protest the teaching of dominantly Western artistic traditions at the school. The group advocated for a ‘national style’, an aesthetic that combines Western artistic traditions with African traditions. For their success in fostering a change, the group became known as the Zaria Rebels.
Grinch Animation Art from Chuck Jones Goes on Auction
Rare Grinch animation art from the 1966 classic is going to auction. Hand-picked from Chuck Jones’ archive—this is a collector’s dream.
DALLAS— In celebration of the Golden Anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Heritage Auctions will be offering the largest collection of original animation art from the animated Christmas special. The auction is part of Heritage Auctions animation art sale. This historic event will take place on June 11 in Dallas. It will showcase rare pieces from the personal archives of legendary animator Chuck Jones.
A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity in Orange County, California.
Animation Art Auction Highlights
The Heritage Auctions animation art sale will include 27 original pieces. They all relate to the genesis and making of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Expectations are that three exceptionally rare Key Master Set-Ups from the landmark cartoon, original artworks by Chuck Jones and Maurice Nobel used in the making of the cartoon will drive auction prices very high. In addition, a plethora of important animation cels along with original Chuck Jones Grinch paintings featuring the characters of the Christmas classic are already generating excitement among collectors.
One of the major highlights of the auction is a remarkable hand-painted production cel of the Grinch. In it, the Grinch looks into a hand mirror in the mouth of his faithful pooch Max as he completes his Santa costume. A spectacular offering, this significant artwork is on the Key Master Hand-painted Production background from the scene in which the only one was made and used for the production. It has an estimate of more than $25,000.
Another major highlight of the Animation Art auction is one of the first concept drawings of the Grinch by Chuck Jones. Listed as one of the earliest drawings of the Grinch character by the animator, the Grinch has a protruding belly. Accompanying the drawing is one of the first hand-painted cels of the Grinch. It has an estimate of more than $10,000.
Grinch Animation Art from the Chuck Jones Archives
Jim Lentz, Director of Animation Art Auction at Heritage Auctions describes the collection as one of a kind:
This is an unprecedented offering and, more importantly than anything else, it comes directly from the Chuck Jones Personal Archives, chosen specifically by Jones’ daughter, Linda and his grandson Craig Kausen.”
Chuck Jones is an important figure in American animation. He brought the Grinch to life with his distinctive style, alongside production designer Maurice Noble. Their collaborative genius is evident throughout this collection.
A Beloved Holiday Classic Turns 50
Originally released in 1966, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic. It has become one of the most cherished holiday specials of all time. Narrated by Boris Karloff and adapted from Dr. Seuss’ book, the animated version has continued to delight audiences for generations.
This 50th-anniversary auction not only honors that legacy but provides fans a rare chance to own part of it.
Supporting Creative Education
In addition to celebrating Chuck Jones and Dr. Seuss’ legacy, this auction will support a good cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to nurturing creativity in children and adults through art and storytelling.
