Distortion in Government

"Distortions in Government", surveys iconic images of American government and news channels, such as The Declaration of Independence, the Capital Building, Arab Protests and the Fox News Channel. In these paintings, I have distorted each representation to reflect my perception of the fractures plaguing our government today. "Declaration", for example, is a replica of the Declaration of Independence, with every word and signature present. The text was made illegible, with the exception of key phrases, which provide a semblance of authenticity. The hazy image depicts the idea that many Americans today seem ignorant of the document's clear intent. Such a situation provides fertile ground for elected officials to mislead by both sensationalizing and understating the facts.

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