The HOPE poster of Senator Obama created by Shepard Fairey has wrapped up national sentiment across generations. The strikingly diplomatic yet urban and progressive feel of the poster has helped turn Obama’s campaign into an iconic moment in history.
Shepard and several others brought grassroots activism and art to Denver through the Manifest Hope gallery. Artists including Ray Noland, Sam Flores, David Choe, and Ron English were a few of the artists showcased.
The Manifest Hope gallery was created because “art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The Manifest Hope Gallery celebrates that role and shines a spotlight on artists across the nation who use their voices to amplify and motivate the grass roots movement surrounding the Obama Campaign. The Manifest Hope Gallery highlights the central themes of the progressive grass-roots movement- Hope Change, Progress, Unity and Patriotism.”
I had the privilege to watch the artists create their pieces. Knowing how strongly I feel for the democrat candidate, I found the creative process mesmerizing.
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