I'm not often swayed by politics and social causes, especially in my art. But last night I heard a startling fact. There are 288 documented supremacist groups in the US as of August, 2008. I was shocked at how much home grown bigotry and hatred we seem to have festered in this time when we should all be celebrating a milestone in our political and social history. As a result of this revelation, I created this wall hanging to show that we must erase hate.
I would love to see hate eradicated in my lifetime. In fact, I would love to see it eradicated in 2008!! Maybe this piece will get a few people thinking before they say or do something that promotes hatred.
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5 thoughtful remarks:
Well done, and well said!
Dianne
Art is a valid and historic way for people to help make change. I hope that your piece will help to erase hate. It's lovely.
Dana
I so agree with you...hatred is a wasted emotion, and can eat away one's insides....let's stamp it out!
hugs, Daphne
I agree whole heartedly!! Love the piece, Elizabeth! : ))
Carolyn Miller
Nice message.
Rachel
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