As I was working on this painting, POTUS was attempting to force limits on immigration of fugitives from war in the Middle East. Like many others, whose citizenship in this country is a result of ancestors fleeing from forced partipation in killing other human beings, I felt that it was important to add my voice and presence to a demonstration at our Capitol. My intuitive painting process resulted in some human-like figures emerging through the arches that I had created, and the title of the painting announced itself to me. "Let Them In!"
Completing the pegs
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And here we are, with the work completed.
I had done so much to get this work this far, but there were still plenty
of moments that needed to be worked ...
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