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My name is Anthony Mendy,

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Mantana.

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I'm 26 years old.

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I'm a Gambian.

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I'm so impressed to work
with The Outlaw Ocean Project

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because it fights against the lawlessness
in the sea.

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And the people here in
The Gambia appreciate the painting

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and it improves their level of awareness.

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It is a powerful painting.

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I normally paint

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about the daily lives
of the African society,

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but this painting is not only about Africa,
but about the whole world,

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which I'm so glad
because it also took me to another level.

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Art has the potential
to bring our stories to life.

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That reveals many things and

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that provides a safe space for us

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to express our thoughts and feelings,

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allowing us to connect with ourselves

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on a deep level.

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I am so impressed to

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to work with The Outlaw Ocean Project,

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just as I said.

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It improved my level of awareness

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in the art, and I'm
so glad that I have painted something

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that will help
the lives of many people in the world.

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The Outlaw Ocean Project,

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they are doing a very wonderful job
that it's really helping,

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especially the people, the poor people

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here in Africa.

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Thank you so much.