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From: www.sesow.com
"All Americans"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 29, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: front page story about federal judge blocking some sections of Arizona law targeting "illegal immigrants"
From: www.danaellyn.com
July 29, 2010:
Hiding in Plain Sight
A federal judge blocked some of the most contested portions of Arizona's new immigration law the day before they were scheduled to take effect.
Hiding in Plain Sight
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/29/10
From: www.sesow.com
"Distraction"
acrylic/oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 28, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: front page picture of mom with baby (mistakingly switched in hospital, and the 'distraction' of the washington post NOT covering the 37 billion dollar war funding to continue the wars in afghanistan and iraq. 102 democrats voted against Obama's war funding.
From: www.danaellyn.com
July 28, 2010:
Blackout
Some DC metro areas are still without power after powerful storms ripped through the area on Sunday.
Blackout
12"x16"
acrylic on canvas
7/28/10
From: www.sesow.com
"Obama's War"
acrylic/oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 27, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: front page story wikileaks releasing 91,000 classified documents from the war in afghanistan. no coverage on front page about 20th year anniversary of the signing of the americans with disabilities act.
From: www.danaellyn.com
July 27, 2010:
Gamble - and Reap(er) the Rewards
The US military is using an increasing number of unmanned drones (called "Reaper" drones) in the war against the Taliban. These drones are remotely controlled by US soldiers at a base outside Las Vegas Nevada. Some drones attacks have resulted in civilian casualties.
Gamble
(and Reap(er) the Rewards)
11"x14"
oil on canvas
7/27/10
From: www.sesow.com
"The Golden Parachute"
acrylic/oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 26, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: front page story about Tony Hayward leaving BP, but with a golden parachute (executive compensation)
From:
www.danaellyn.com
Spoon Fed
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
$500
7/26/10
From: www.sesow.com
"Teacher's Pet, War Dog, with predator"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 25, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: front page story covering two missing american troops in afghanistan, dog days of summer, and unsavory story on bad teacher.
From: www.danaellyn.com
July 25, 2010:
Homeroom Happy Hour
The Washington Post publishes a story about Kevin Ricks - a teacher, tutor, and camp counselor with an extensive history of sexual abuse of students over the course of several decades. He would sometimes ply his victims with shots of tequila.
Homeroom Happy Hour
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/25/10
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"Outsider Ambition"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 24, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: front page story covering the passing of reporter daniel schorr, considered an outsider. and recent emails.
From: www.danaellyn.com
July 24, 2010:
Apple for the Teacher
It was announced on Friday that 241 teachers were fired by DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee. It's the first time that DC teachers are being held accountable under a new evaluation system based on students' standardized test scores.
Apple for the Teacher
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/24/10
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For July 23, 2010
"Inseparable"
acrylic on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 23, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: coverage of the controversy surrounding the differing tribes and factions within afghanistan opposing president karzai.
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 23, 2010:
Tea Party
In the Senate race in Nevada, Sharron Angle is running against Harry Reid. Angle is a favorite of the "tea party" movement.
Tea Party
20"x24"
oil on canvas
7/23/10
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For July 22, 2010
"Borderline, with Polleros and Coyotes"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 22, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: cover story covering the growing frustration and controversy over Arizona's anti-illegal immigrant legislation.
polleros ('chicken wranglers') and coyotes help people across american border for a fee
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 22, 2010:
Jumping into the Game
The US announces plans to strengthen existing sanctions against North Korea after blaming the country for the sinking of a South Korean warship. The US and South Korea also announced that they plan to hold "large scale" military exercises to attempt to deter future North Korean hostility.
Jumping into the Game
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/22/10
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For July 21, 2010
"Tea Party"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 21, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: cover story on riff between naacp and tea party over charges of racisim
From: www.danaellyn.com
July 21, 2010:
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend?
President Obama signed a new financial reform bill today (July 21, 2010) which includes an obscure passage that requires thousands of US companies to ensure that their products don't contain "conflict minerals" from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Some hope that this will be a step toward the international community curbing trade on other items such as "blood diamonds".
This painting depicts a woman from the Congo dressed in the iconic pink dress and gloves that Marilyn Monroe wore while performing the song "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" in the movie "Gentlemen prefer Blondes".
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend?
12"x12"
acrylic on canvas
7/21/10
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For July 20,2010
"Birds and Bees"
acrylic/oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 20, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: front page story covering a new gell that reduces aids risk in women
From: www.danaellyn.com
July 20, 2010:
Birds and the Bees
A study has found that a new vaginal gel can cut the risk of a woman's infection with HIV by 39% or more.
The simple talk about the 'birds and the bees' doesn't quite cover the realities of life. And teaching abstinence is not the answer either... as in the story of the Annunciation, abstinence is only 99% effective.
Birds and the Bees
14"x18"
oil on canvas
7/20/10
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For July 19, 2010
"Pig Slaughter, at liberty crossing."
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 19, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: front page stories on 'hidden world' of top secret employees of usa govt. and on 'seat hogs' on metro. liberty crossing is a local hideout for several top-secret usa govt. employees.
a story on 'sausage making' / secret washington, dc
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 19, 2010:
Seat Hogs, Worker Bees and Sheeple
The Washington Post runs a front page story about 'seat hogs' - people who sit in the aisle seat and refuse to move over or spread out their belongings (or themselves) so nobody can sit next to them... even during the height of the rush hour commute. One of the stories inside the paper was about the suicide bombing in Kabul that killed three. The story described a man who ran to the site of the blast and saw the head of what he thought to be the bomber. He said "I wanted to kick the suicide bomber's head, but the security guards wouldn't let me". I depicted an image of that on the front page of the newspaper in the painting.
Seat Hogs, Worker Bees and Sheeple
20"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/19/10
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 18, 2010:
American Tourist
A consultant service in China helps wealthy Chinese mothers travel to the U.S. to give birth .... guaranteeing a US passport and citizenship to the new baby. For a $1,475 fee, the expectant mother spends three months at a Chinese owned baby care center in California. Included in the fee; a room with cable TV, internet and for an additional $35 (per day), three meals per day.
American Tourist
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/18/10
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For July 17, 2010
"Employee of the Month"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 16, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: timmothy geithbwr gets more power and drug in mexico intensifies.
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 17, 2010:
Dropping the Veil
This week, the French parliament voted to ban the full-length veil in public. This news didn't get much coverage in the American press. Today, on the opinion page of the Washington Post, an article on the veil ban made mention of the pioneering Egyptian feminist, Hoda Shaawari ... which inspired today's painting. "In 1923 Shaarawi founded and became the first president of the Egyptian Feminist Union, which sent her to an international feminist meeting in Rome. Upon her return, she removed her face veil in public for the first time, a signal event in the history of Egyptian feminism." (from the Hoda Shaarawi fan page)
Dropping the Veil
14"x18"
oil on canvas
7/17/10
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From July 16, 2010
"American Soldier"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 16, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: obama's war in afghanistan continues. 37 American soldiers killed in afghanistan this month so far.
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 16, 2010:
Bull and Bear
Monumental financial regulation bill passes in the Senate. Will we see a future with a bear or bull market?
Bull and Bear
20"x20"
acrylic on canvas
7/16/10
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For July 15, 2010
"Codependent"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 15, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: Front page story on codependence of american troops on afghanistan elders
From: www.danaellyn.com
July 15, 2010:
Brand New Top Hat
The new cap that was supposed to control the gushing of oil in to the Gulf sprung a leak on Wednesday July 14th. The leak has been located and repairs are underway and then testing will begin anew. Depending on the outcome of the tests, a new "top hat" may be placed over the gusher.
Brand New Top Hat
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/15/10
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For July 14, 2010
"the Drunk Skipper"
acrylic on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 14, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: Front page story on comparing exxon valdez (and talking about the 'heavily drinking skipper' responsible for the exxon spill)
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 14, 2010:
Mama Grizzly
Sarah Palin's political action committee released a new video on YouTube with a montage of clips from past speeches. In the video, Sarah describes a "Mom awakening", using the analogy of being a moma grizzly ready to maul anyone who tries "to do something adverse toward their cubs."
Mama Grizzly
20"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/14/10
From: www.sesow.com
For July 13, 2010
"Splendor"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 13, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: Front page story on how obama supporters are losing 'faith'. also the passing of harvey pekar (not on the front page)
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 13, 2010:
Top Hat
BP puts a containment cap on the leaking well, called a "top hat".
Top Hat
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/13/10
From: www.sesow.com
For July 12, 2010
"Blacklisted"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 12, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: Front page story on how president karzai of afghanistan wants some taliban members to be trimmed from UN blacklist. used picture of karzai in the day's post for the painting.
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 12, 2010:
Three Ring (Media) Circus
This painting is a commentary on the newspaper's choice of what stories to put on the cover each day. Too often, a sports or human interest story dominates the front page and little or no coverage is given to many more pressing issues.
In the left ring, a clown poses holding the iconic "Hands of Victory" swords from Baghdad.
In the center ring, the bull represents Spain winning the World Cup and/or a reference to the economy (bull / bear market). A Hollywood starlet stands atop the bull to represent the fascination with movie stars and pop culture news.
In the right ring, a human cannonball is shot from a cannon decorated with the Israeli flag - a reference to Israeli's recent attack on the Turkish aid ships headed to Gaza (and the diverting of the Libyan aid ship that was headed to Gaza).
Flying through the air is an acrobat with an Uncle Sam hat pulled over his eyes to represent the unmanned predator drones being used by the US against the Taliban in Pakistan.
Three Ring (Media) Circus
30"x40"
oil on canvas
7/12/10
From: www.sesow.com
For July 11
"Cute" (Obama and the media's War)
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 11, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: Front page story on a 'fox hunting ban' in the UK. wihout mention of 6 US soldiers that died in Afghanistan, but no front page story mention... instead a 'cute' picture of hound dogs
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 11, 2010:
Atheist in a Foxhole
The Washington Post publishes a story on the front page about Britian's Conservative party's hopes of overturning the ban on fox hunting.
No prominent coverage is given to the six US troops killed in Afghanistan on Saturday (nor is there mention of the ongoing war and violence in Iraq). "Atheist in a Foxhole" is a reminder that, although it is rarely in the forefront of the news anymore, the US is still involved in two wars.... Afghanistan being the longest war in American history.
Atheist in a Foxhole
11"x18"
acrylic on wood
7/11/10
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For July 10, 2010
"Fish (with COREXIT dispersant)"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 10, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: Front page story on "Seafood with a side of dread" how fishermen are hurt by the BP spill/eruption. COREXIT is the dispersant used by BP to hide the oil, break it up, take it out of sight. it is toxic and there aren't tests for it yet in the fish people eat.
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 10, 2010:
Seafood with a Side of Dread
The BP oil spill in the Gulf Coast has far reaching consequences through the seafood industry.
Seafood with a Side of Dread
14"x18"
acrylic on canvas
7/10/10
From: www.sesow.com
For July 9, 2010
"Swapped"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 9, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: Front page story on how US and russia reach deal on spy exchange. picture from post of freed russian prisoner igor siutyagin.
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 9, 2010:
Swap
The United States and Russia negotiate an historic spy swap.
Swap
22"x28"
oil on canvas
7/9/10
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For July 8, 2010
"Freedom (with gitmo detainee)"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 8, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: Front page pictures and stories about how lebron james, a basketball free-agent, is worth 100 million dollars, how cuba sets free 52 dissidents (using picture of happy fans from spain world cup semi-final victory). gitmo prisoner added to reflect obama's so far broken campaign promise to close gitmo.
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 8, 2010:
Her Humble Highness
Historic budget cuts are being put in place in the financially ailing Britian. It is said that even the queen is making changes by freezing royal staff salaries and cutting some staff (which includes a royal piper that serenades her each morning outside her window and an official swan counter).
Her Humble Highness
14"x18"
oil on canvas
7/8/10
From: www.sesow.com
For July 7, 2010
"Queen, with inbred"
oil on stretched canvas
30"x40"
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"31 Days in July Project", July 7, 2010.
Project started by Matt Sesow in 2003
background: Front page story regarding the queen's visit to the UN, and also a picture depicting the heat in DC, a dog in a tub of water, reflecting the 100 degree+ temperatures.
From: www.danaellyn.com
For July 7, 2010:
Albatross, Albatross
On July 7, 2010 The Washington Post front page headline read, "(Michael) Steele seen as an albatross for the GOP..."
On a personal note, I have never wanted children - seeing them as an albatross for the life I want to lead.
Albatross, Albatross
18"x24"
acrylic on canvas
7/7/10
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