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Originally Posted by MrKhay
Arms outstretched, he wears crown of thorns on his brow.
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This is about a piece of artwork. From the website:
"'The Truth' is a politically, religiously and socially-charged statement on our nation's current political climate and deep partisan divide that is sure to create a dialogue."
Like others in the news who have depicted Obama in Christ-like imagery, D'Antuono insists he isn't claiming the man is Messiah, but only inviting "individual interpretations."
"'The Truth,' like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder," claims the exhibit's press release.
Also from the website you noted and linked to, the following from another artist who depicted the President in statuary reminiscent of a biblical story, that says more about the intention of these pieces of art:
"This project was inspired by my thoughts about 'icons' and religious symbols and whether they represent truth or merely represent," Clark's website reads. "The sculpture poses a question that relates to social conventions, metaphysics, and the collective response of society in reaction to fearful and uncertain times, but doesn't impose an answer. For me, it has much more to do with the general public as followers than any leader granted power."
Whether I agreed with you or anyone else about the nature and meaning of the artworks, as an American I support the right of individuals, including these artists, to their free speech.
This forum purports to encourage free speech as well. Like the limitations on free speech that make it illegal to yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater, free speech regardless of viewpoints is encouraged here
so long as it does not potentially cause harm to others.
Regards,
Keith
