Johnny's art tells the story of enslavement, emancipation, and eternity.    
..Drum painted by John Olvey - www.art-of-surf.com

(Intended to be 'read' from the bottom up)




5. The musical notes (painted in gold leaf) represent the endless rhythm of the reborn soul in an eternal paradise





 

4. The rolling surf, a timeless metaphor for the past and present. (Lee is also an avid surfer)






3. The dancing figures (painted in gold leaf) depict the freedom from chains (colored beads)



 

2. The capture of slaves and deportation to a world of bondage




1. The story begins in lush jungles of freedom


 
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