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| After Thanksgiving dinner 2005, FDW's daughter Anne went on an eloquent "defense" of America and the American way of life. It was so compelling that the author went at work immediately to plan for a new work. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Go America Go - 2005-2007 (handwoven part) 2007-2008 (installation) 120" Wide x 72" High |
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| Anne had just visited the Hoodoos or rock columns of Bryce canyon. The Hoodoos are typically american. This and "America The Beautiful" song provided the basic elements for the tapestry. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| As the work evolved, the political climate lead to the addition of mixed media overlay including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. |
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| The poem (embroidered by hand by the author) reads on top: Stranger, don't walk away so fast Look, - at the transparent summer day Hear, - the blue quiet of the shadow, Go America Go, - ever so strong. At the bottom: You know, - I have seen you, Stranger, work hard I have seen America, - work hard. And Especially, - on the fourth month, - I have seen the daffodils come back every year. |
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