''WHO I AM.''

It is certain that almost all art works are preconceived.However, this particular piece was crafted under spontaneous circumstances. even years ago, i took part in an art and craft workshop and part of this workshop included my making of a souvenir. Given a piece of wood (Odom),chisel, sand paper, carpenters glue and a mallet, i was instructed to carve the first object that came to mind. At this point, the first thing that came to mind was a pen (probably because i was looking at one). So i decided to make a stationery holder.

With no experience in this field, I had no idea of what i was doing. My work did not come out as perfect as i imagined it would. Rather, it came out looking more like a wooden trophy or ''A BONG'' as some of my colleagues have expressed, but not a stationery holder. Nonetheless, it served and still serves its original purpose. Though i was not quite impressed with how my work turned out, i still took great pride in it because it was my very first experience.

The outcome of what may have seemed to be a meaningless task at that time, holds a great deal of sentimental value today. As of today, i keep this piece amongst my most valuable possessions. Not only does it prove to me i can achieve what i put my mind to but also, reminds me on a day to day basis of who i am and where i came from.

MR. ARYEE