Monday, April 27, 2009

Iconography gone very wrong


Perhaps we need to value cynicism a bit more.


Okay, maybe I'm overstating just a bit in order to make a point. But anytime we invest a politician (any politician) with messianic qualities then we are headed down a very dangerous road.


The portrait above is by Michael D'Antuono and is entitled "The Truth." It is to be unveiled on President Obama's 100th day in office in New York City's Union Square.

4 comments:

Mike said...

agree...disturbing.

Jill said...

Creepy...

kevcyp said...

I pray that Mr. Obama is as offended by this as I am.

Noel said...

very troubling.