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The man with Africa in the palm of his hand
The Times reported yesterday that a hand-print made by Nelson Mandela shows a curious Africa-type shape made by the depression in his palm. The story does have a certain Turin Shroud quality about it, but it’s a nice idea and a lovely image all the same. However, I couldn’t help but try it out for myself. I used the same gouache I used to paint my guitar case the other week and, apart from making a right mess of table, keyboard, mouse and wash basin, I came up with an amazing result…
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE!
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Okay, here’s my real print:
Well, there’s a bit missing off the west coast, but to all intents and purposes, it’s Africa, innit?