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Picture(s) of the Day: from Jacquelyn Bond February 5, 2008

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because an image speaks volumes in an instant.

‘Hope’ | 18″ x 24″ | watercolor on 100% cotton paper

My political art is inspired by the scary state of this nation these days. Most of my peers don’t vote. They’re afraid to learn about how government works, or even think about politics. They don’t want to be responsible for possibly making bad choices, so they don’t make ANY choices.

I’m very, very passionate
about our rights as citizens
to speak out and make
changes in this country.
I want my art to evoke some
thought from whoever views
it. I don’t care if it makes
them mad or happy, or even
if they agree with me or not.
I just want people to
DO SOMETHING —
get involved, take charge
and help make a difference.
I think we all have the ability to change things for the better, but too many people just watch American Idol
and eat at McDonald’s…

The people in my art represent all of us, the American people, in all states and phases — people who have the power to right wrongs and help others. They represent anyone who believes democracy is a good and inspiring notion and want to use that power to help make this country and this world a better place.

~ Jacquelyn Bond