Surrounded by protest, we are still one nation, under God
This cape was conceived during the early days of violent protests in our cities and in reaction to the vandalism of our cultural heritage. The white canvas is now covered in layers of spray paint with words and images embedded within. The linear work stylizes iconic Americana and each element is listed below. The collar is tie-dye fabric with faux fur, the fur trade having been an early step in our nation’s expansion however it is now synonymous with a certain figure from January 6, 2021. The chain has multiple meanings but its function is to hold the center seams in place. The display hoop is removable for wearing. I am a proud American!
Lower images in order from the right when looking at the garment:
Rocket ship, American flag, The White House, Liberty Bell, One World Trade Center, The Twin Towers, Pentagon, Seattle tower, Las Vegas welcome sign, Empire State Building, Epcot, Devil’s Tower monument, Jefferson Memorial, The Rocky Mountains, San Francisco buildings, Golden Gate Bridge, The Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Mt. Rushmore, Alamo, Handcock Building, Sears Tower, Chicago Navy Pier Ferris wheel, The Bean, St. Louis Arch, LA buildings, Statue of Liberty
Upper Level Images: blimp, UFO, hot air balloon, jet fighter, eagle, astronaut, space capsule, fire, shooting stars
Text around the bottom: America the beautiful – from sea to shining sea – God bless America – land of the free
White canvas, spray paint, acrylic paint, chain, fur
2020
Lower images in order from the right when looking at the garment:
Rocket ship, American flag, The White House, Liberty Bell, One World Trade Center, The Twin Towers, Pentagon, Seattle tower, Las Vegas welcome sign, Empire State Building, Epcot, Devil’s Tower monument, Jefferson Memorial, The Rocky Mountains, San Francisco buildings, Golden Gate Bridge, The Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Mt. Rushmore, Alamo, Handcock Building, Sears Tower, Chicago Navy Pier Ferris wheel, The Bean, St. Louis Arch, LA buildings, Statue of Liberty
Upper Level Images: blimp, UFO, hot air balloon, jet fighter, eagle, astronaut, space capsule, fire, shooting stars
Text around the bottom: America the beautiful – from sea to shining sea – God bless America – land of the free
White canvas, spray paint, acrylic paint, chain, fur
2020