“The desire for protection” 2001
Mixed media on canvas 52 x 54”
Very similar to “The desire for rescue,” but this piece represents the more mystical steps that people took. There were a lot of articles at the time about people going back to church to find answers and solace. I envy those people their faith.
I am not a superstitious person, so I found this path curious. Especially when religion seemed to be such a big source of the enmity between the Muslim extremists and America.
I researched superstitions on the internet and found an interesting array to use in this piece, ranging from the ancient to the current. I put 8 of them into this painting and two of my own commentaries.
George Bush said repeatedly in the months after the attacks that Americans should get on with their lives, go out and buy something. I appreciate his desire to keep the economy flowing, but nevertheless, it seemed a bit trite in light of what had just happened. In keeping with the theme of the piece, I subtitled his exhortation “voodoo economics,” which is what his father had called Ronald Reagan’s supply-side proposals when he was campaigning against him.
The second commentary was the American flag and the words “wrap yourself in it.” The way it popped up after the attacks, you’d think it had magical powers.
A man of no faith, my desire for protection was unquenched.
Mixed media on canvas 52 x 54”
Very similar to “The desire for rescue,” but this piece represents the more mystical steps that people took. There were a lot of articles at the time about people going back to church to find answers and solace. I envy those people their faith.
I am not a superstitious person, so I found this path curious. Especially when religion seemed to be such a big source of the enmity between the Muslim extremists and America.
I researched superstitions on the internet and found an interesting array to use in this piece, ranging from the ancient to the current. I put 8 of them into this painting and two of my own commentaries.
George Bush said repeatedly in the months after the attacks that Americans should get on with their lives, go out and buy something. I appreciate his desire to keep the economy flowing, but nevertheless, it seemed a bit trite in light of what had just happened. In keeping with the theme of the piece, I subtitled his exhortation “voodoo economics,” which is what his father had called Ronald Reagan’s supply-side proposals when he was campaigning against him.
The second commentary was the American flag and the words “wrap yourself in it.” The way it popped up after the attacks, you’d think it had magical powers.
A man of no faith, my desire for protection was unquenched.
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