Not all the images we receive are pro-obama … some are critical and some, like this piece by Rick Held are statements of desperateness: “Being affected by rampant unemployment and foreclosure we all need help”
Happy Monday everyone. For your viewing enjoyment, Tina Seamonster sent this in: “Some days we just want to see Obama hit a zombie in the face. It is an image that warms the heart.” How very true – jump inside for more info.
Here’s a cool one from Space Coyote: “Drawn the same night Barack Obama was elected to be the next President of the United States. A parody on the PS2 game Okami, wherein you play the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu in the form of a wolf”
Logan Oldenburg sent in this interesting composition with Lincoln with Obama entitled “BROTHERS”. It is a well done piece – even if a little out of proportion, considering Abraham’s 6 foot 5 inch stature. More photos inside.
Andy Thomas sent in this truly amazing and inspiring painting: “… An African-American runs for President, not as a “Civil Rights” candidate but as an American… But, before that could happen, John Jay fought against slavery, Harriet Tubman led the helpless to freedom, Frederick Douglas influenced Abe Lincoln…” Jump inside for the rest.
Over the past few weeks, several readers have have been pointing us to a great article in Wired about about Patric Verrone – who, along with writing for animated shows like Futurama and The Simpsons, also creates tiny political sculptures: “When did you make Obama? April 2007. I made it sort of figuring he wouldn’t get the nomination, but I thought it would be a novelty item…”
Here is the second mixed media painting by Francis Tucker, an artist from Cologne, Germany. Jump inside for the full image … And feel free to give us your take on all of the words and symbolism. I became lost at ‘bubblegum’.
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