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Twisted Canvas the art of Ted A Gillespie
E.O. Executive Order, Diptych
48x120, Acrylic, spray paint,
shards of glass on canvas
2025
Statement:
This painting features an underpainting of the Mexican flag, complemented by the powerful words "Hope," "Unity," and "Blood," which reflect the meaning behind its colors. A bold gold signature represents Donald Trump's executive order, adding a layer of significance. The artwork is framed by a border of, red, white, and blue, encased in shards of glass, creating a captivating juxtaposition which I hope invites contemplation and discussion.
Title: Little Richard
Dimension: 90Hx30Wx8D
Medium: Door, Antique light, Photo, Curtain, Art Glass,Plaster, Toys
Circa: Life Magazine 1963, Harlem
In 1963 "Little Richard" lived in Harlem. His parents did not have any water, heat or food for the family. In the photograph, Little Richard's lips were chapped and swollen from eating plaster.
Toys and spoon in plaster buckets.
"Little Richard" is part of Gillespie's new series, "It's OK To Cry"
2023, Today 811 million people worldwide, go to be bed without food.
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