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| liberty and justice for all | | Size (HxW) : | 150x250 cm | | Style : | surrealist | | Technic : | Oil on hardboard | | Theme : | Character / People | | Category : | Painting | | Desc. : | In Liberty and Justice for All, I use symbolism to illustrate the Neoconservtive movement that has influenced US governance and foreign policy. The Statues of Liberty and Justice are arranged on a stage. An impeding storm sets in the back ground. Citizens with umbrellas walk among the statues, dark birds fly about Lady Liberty’s torch, and a company orchestra plays aggressively in the foreground. Statues of Liberty and Justice made ideal subjects due to their association with American culture and government. Some characteristics of the statues have been modified to support the theme of the piece. Notice the gaze of the statues. Although blind, Lady Justice sets her gaze upon the viewer as if asking weather blind justice actually exists. Lady Liberty’s gaze is set upon the heavens as if in a state of prayer or desperation. Why does Lady Liberty feel threatened? Her jeopardy is related to the impeding storm and the black birds flying near her torch. More symbolic elements include the citizenry in a state of darkness that they have imposed upon themselves (umbrellas), the storm represents the growing unrest in the middle east, increased political corruption, increased demand for oil, terrorism, ect. The dark birds that fly about Lady Liberty’s torch represent the neoconservative politicians who attempt to shield themselves and their agendas from the public by claiming to support Liberty and Justice, however are actually threatening these important American values by misleading the public, abusing legislation, breaking international law, and subverting the rules of warfare as set forth by the Geneva Convention. |
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