Comments on: Political Portraits http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/ The IMA blog is a space to discuss everything related to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:00:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: emit flesti http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2980 emit flesti Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:39:16 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2980 they have already started to make these a little more acurate http://www.dalidiction.com/HRC-20.jpg they have already started to make these a little more acurate

http://www.dalidiction.com/HRC-20.jpg

]]> By: Bob http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2951 Bob Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:59:52 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2951 Hillary as Chairman Mao? ROTFLMAO! Give the Republicans even more ammunition, why don't you? Hillary as Chairman Mao? ROTFLMAO! Give the Republicans even more ammunition, why don’t you?

]]> By: Obama Poster http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2751 Obama Poster Sun, 25 May 2008 01:30:45 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2751 Obama's posters I think are the most catchy and iconic of any presidential campaigner's propaganda. The fact that it is so well designed and ties in with his website, logo, etc. shows what a well run campaign he has. Obama’s posters I think are the most catchy and iconic of any presidential campaigner’s propaganda. The fact that it is so well designed and ties in with his website, logo, etc. shows what a well run campaign he has.

]]> By: inFidel Cashflo http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2703 inFidel Cashflo Fri, 23 May 2008 18:29:13 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2703 i think the Che reference is on point. Fairey is saying Obama is more than simply a change agent. The thought of Barack Obama as President of OUR country is so revolutionary, that it will scare the status quo. and that might be exactly what we need in our current state in the international scene. It's a way to lead by example, learn from our own mistakes. the reason that Che Guevara is such an iconic figure is that he was fighting the oppression of his people despite incredible odds. If you overlook the guerrilla warfare tactics, that is. While Barack Obama is aiming for a much broader audience, the imagery works on multiple levels. just glad McCain didn't do anything w/ a guy known for "OBEY" i think the Che reference is on point. Fairey is saying Obama is more than simply a change agent. The thought of Barack Obama as President of OUR country is so revolutionary, that it will scare the status quo. and that might be exactly what we need in our current state in the international scene. It’s a way to lead by example, learn from our own mistakes. the reason that Che Guevara is such an iconic figure is that he was fighting the oppression of his people despite incredible odds. If you overlook the guerrilla warfare tactics, that is. While Barack Obama is aiming for a much broader audience, the imagery works on multiple levels. just glad McCain didn’t do anything w/ a guy known for “OBEY”

]]> By: Eric B. http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2699 Eric B. Fri, 23 May 2008 17:50:27 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2699 As a former Presidential candidate, I understand the importance of the art/commerce aspect of a successful campaign. You want to make sure that you create a memorable image, one that can stand the test of time. We tried to relay quite a bit of information about what my campaign stood for, yet in a subtle way. For example, I decided to include my running mate (he's the one that nominated me for President) in the campaign art, as a way to show party unity. We were more than just politicians running for elected office; we were the leaders of a movement in what we perceived as somewhat of a "golden age" (hence, the gold font). The track suits were stylish, yet substantive. Our business acumen was portrayed by the images of the almighty dollar (2008: it ain't what it used to be :^{( ). Sure, we were wealthy, but it was a direct result of our hard work (blood red font). Our opponents attacked us for what they saw as a "materialistic" image. We scoffed at that thought! We were proud of the fruits of our labor, and the jewelery represented that. It says, "If you want it, you can have it." It shows our patriotism (eagle on medallion). Additionally, the gold represents the motherland, and out willingness to exploit it for the better of American greed (it WAS the '80s, after all). Our campaign manager, Marley Marl, insisted that we looked confident, yet dead serious. All in all, I think he did a great job. When we got back the proofs, he made us, made us clap to this. Unfortunately, the campaign ultimately failed, as we ran for the Oval Office in 1986. Heads weren't ready. In case you missed it, here is our Political Portrait: http://991.com/newgallery/Eric-B--Rakim-Paid-In-Full-289451.jpg PEACE, Eric B. For President 1986 As a former Presidential candidate, I understand the importance of the art/commerce aspect of a successful campaign. You want to make sure that you create a memorable image, one that can stand the test of time. We tried to relay quite a bit of information about what my campaign stood for, yet in a subtle way. For example, I decided to include my running mate (he’s the one that nominated me for President) in the campaign art, as a way to show party unity. We were more than just politicians running for elected office; we were the leaders of a movement in what we perceived as somewhat of a “golden age” (hence, the gold font). The track suits were stylish, yet substantive. Our business acumen was portrayed by the images of the almighty dollar (2008: it ain’t what it used to be :^{( ). Sure, we were wealthy, but it was a direct result of our hard work (blood red font). Our opponents attacked us for what they saw as a “materialistic” image. We scoffed at that thought! We were proud of the fruits of our labor, and the jewelery represented that. It says, “If you want it, you can have it.” It shows our patriotism (eagle on medallion). Additionally, the gold represents the motherland, and out willingness to exploit it for the better of American greed (it WAS the ’80s, after all). Our campaign manager, Marley Marl, insisted that we looked confident, yet dead serious. All in all, I think he did a great job. When we got back the proofs, he made us, made us clap to this.
Unfortunately, the campaign ultimately failed, as we ran for the Oval Office in 1986. Heads weren’t ready.

In case you missed it, here is our Political Portrait:

http://991.com/newgallery/Eric-B–Rakim-Paid-In-Full-289451.jpg

PEACE,

Eric B. For President 1986

]]> By: Tara http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2467 Tara Fri, 16 May 2008 17:36:20 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/05/13/political-portraits/#comment-2467 Noelle, thanks for the Puryear background. I've been wondering who? and why? and it was really buggin' me! Between the Hillary and Obama poster, I'd say the difference is that Fairey very intentionally (and skillfully) sampled an historical style; Puryear seems to have subconciously sampled one from his memory, producing comical results. The Chairman is dead. Long live the Chairman! Noelle, thanks for the Puryear background. I’ve been wondering who? and why? and it was really buggin’ me! Between the Hillary and Obama poster, I’d say the difference is that Fairey very intentionally (and skillfully) sampled an historical style; Puryear seems to have subconciously sampled one from his memory, producing comical results.

The Chairman is dead. Long live the Chairman!

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