Michael Jacob
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Michael Jacob on Aug 8, 2008 20:54:28 GMT 1, I just read a thread from a fellow forum member rachel koper (thanks rachel!) about a upcoming contest for obama artwork. I want to submit my Obama44dots print to it. When you submit the artwork, they dont allow you describe it. Im worried the average person looking at it, wont get what its saying. So... any ideas on a title for it, that would help me out. Thanks.
Here is some of the copy about the contest...
MoveOn.org, artist Shepard Fairey and Upper Playground announced today that they will join forces to host the “Manifest Hope Art Gallery” (manifesthope.com) at the Democratic National Convention. The gallery, open from Sunday, August 24 through Thursday, August 28 2008, will feature both known and new artists all supporting Barack Obama for President.
The groups also launched a related contest today, calling for entries of visual art from grassroots supporters of Senator Obama. Similar to MoveOn.org’s “Obama in 30 seconds” contest, the submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges including famed artists Ross Bleckner, April Gornik, Eric Fischl, Shepard Fairey, musicians Moby, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and DJ Spooky and Cydney Payton - Executive Director & Chief Curator Museum of Modern Art Denver, and Nancy Spector - Author & Guggenheim Curator of Contemporary Art. Five finalists will be selected to show in the MANIFEST HOPE Gallery alongside well-known artists such as Shepard Fairey, Sam Flores, Ron English, Chris Pastras, Mel Kadel and David Choe.
I just read a thread from a fellow forum member rachel koper (thanks rachel!) about a upcoming contest for obama artwork. I want to submit my Obama44dots print to it. When you submit the artwork, they dont allow you describe it. Im worried the average person looking at it, wont get what its saying. So... any ideas on a title for it, that would help me out. Thanks.
Here is some of the copy about the contest...
MoveOn.org, artist Shepard Fairey and Upper Playground announced today that they will join forces to host the “Manifest Hope Art Gallery” (manifesthope.com) at the Democratic National Convention. The gallery, open from Sunday, August 24 through Thursday, August 28 2008, will feature both known and new artists all supporting Barack Obama for President.
The groups also launched a related contest today, calling for entries of visual art from grassroots supporters of Senator Obama. Similar to MoveOn.org’s “Obama in 30 seconds” contest, the submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges including famed artists Ross Bleckner, April Gornik, Eric Fischl, Shepard Fairey, musicians Moby, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and DJ Spooky and Cydney Payton - Executive Director & Chief Curator Museum of Modern Art Denver, and Nancy Spector - Author & Guggenheim Curator of Contemporary Art. Five finalists will be selected to show in the MANIFEST HOPE Gallery alongside well-known artists such as Shepard Fairey, Sam Flores, Ron English, Chris Pastras, Mel Kadel and David Choe.
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help me rename my obama artwork, by graeme501 on Aug 8, 2008 20:56:38 GMT 1, u got a picture of it, i can remember the jist of it, but a pic of the print would be better
u got a picture of it, i can remember the jist of it, but a pic of the print would be better
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Michael Jacob
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Michael Jacob on Aug 8, 2008 20:58:10 GMT 1, To get the ball rolling, someone at my work just offered...
"Introducing the 44th President of the United States"
not bad!
To get the ball rolling, someone at my work just offered...
"Introducing the 44th President of the United States"
not bad!
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Michael Jacob
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Michael Jacob on Aug 8, 2008 21:01:03 GMT 1, Heres the image.
Heres the image.
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help me rename my obama artwork, by paulypaul on Aug 8, 2008 21:03:39 GMT 1, Good luck with this, CJ. I have this and like it a lot and never realised it didn't really have a name...
How about 'Era', like the end of one and the beginning of a new one...
Good luck with this, CJ. I have this and like it a lot and never realised it didn't really have a name...
How about 'Era', like the end of one and the beginning of a new one...
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Michael Jacob
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Michael Jacob on Aug 8, 2008 21:06:01 GMT 1, Paul Id prefer a simple name, but Im afraid the judges would have no idea of the concept. I could just see them walking right buy wondering what the hell I was thinking. Does this concern make sense?
Paul Id prefer a simple name, but Im afraid the judges would have no idea of the concept. I could just see them walking right buy wondering what the hell I was thinking. Does this concern make sense?
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Octopus UK
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Octopus UK on Aug 8, 2008 21:08:25 GMT 1, "Relief"
"Relief"
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help me rename my obama artwork, by orangematt on Aug 8, 2008 21:18:22 GMT 1,
Out with the Mold - in with the new?
Out with the Mold - in with the new?
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craigf
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help me rename my obama artwork, by craigf on Aug 8, 2008 21:28:49 GMT 1, Every 4 years?
Every 4 years?
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jusdeep
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help me rename my obama artwork, by jusdeep on Aug 8, 2008 22:05:38 GMT 1, I like the concept of this piece Jake, although I think you may be underestimating the judges ability to extract the message without a descriptive title. Some of the best art (in my opinion) leaves the meaning to the viewer to enterprate. Choosing a simple name like 'Change', 'Turnaround' or Pauly Paul's 'Era' is as clever and inspiring as the piece itself. Best of luck, I hope it does well in the contest.
I like the concept of this piece Jake, although I think you may be underestimating the judges ability to extract the message without a descriptive title. Some of the best art (in my opinion) leaves the meaning to the viewer to enterprate. Choosing a simple name like 'Change', 'Turnaround' or Pauly Paul's 'Era' is as clever and inspiring as the piece itself. Best of luck, I hope it does well in the contest.
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Harveyn
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Harveyn on Aug 8, 2008 22:15:44 GMT 1, I agree. I think the judges will get this straight away. Keep it simple.
I agree. I think the judges will get this straight away. Keep it simple.
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Harveyn
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Harveyn on Aug 8, 2008 22:17:12 GMT 1, "Breaking The Mould"
"Breaking The Mould"
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dog byte
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help me rename my obama artwork, by dog byte on Aug 8, 2008 22:21:05 GMT 1, i like "change".. credit to jusdeep.
really great work cj
i like "change".. credit to jusdeep.
really great work cj
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Winter
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Winter on Aug 8, 2008 22:22:15 GMT 1, They'll definitely get it, no question.
They'll definitely get it, no question.
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Coach on Aug 8, 2008 22:32:30 GMT 1, I think they will get it straight away too. So what about "untitled"?
I think they will get it straight away too. So what about "untitled"?
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help me rename my obama artwork, by paulypaul on Aug 8, 2008 22:42:58 GMT 1, Just to echo Jusdeep, Coach and Harveyn - I think the piece speaks for itself. You are probably a little too close to it to realise it works very well...
Just to echo Jusdeep, Coach and Harveyn - I think the piece speaks for itself. You are probably a little too close to it to realise it works very well...
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scavos
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help me rename my obama artwork, by scavos on Aug 8, 2008 22:43:12 GMT 1, Hi CJ - this is one of those pieces of art that's stayed with me since the first time I say it. Minimalistic and meaningful. My suggestion is: 'dot dot dot, dash dash dash, dot dot dot'.
Hi CJ - this is one of those pieces of art that's stayed with me since the first time I say it. Minimalistic and meaningful. My suggestion is: 'dot dot dot, dash dash dash, dot dot dot'.
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Guest on Aug 8, 2008 23:00:09 GMT 1, Hi CJ heres a couple of thoughts
LIBERTY
ONE NATION
Hi CJ heres a couple of thoughts
LIBERTY
ONE NATION
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Gurn
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Gurn on Aug 8, 2008 23:20:18 GMT 1, Great art..I'd abbreviate your friends suggestion and call it"The 44th" Although to be fair,I agree that the work stands up without the need of a title.
Great art..I'd abbreviate your friends suggestion and call it"The 44th" Although to be fair,I agree that the work stands up without the need of a title.
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Harveyn
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Harveyn on Aug 8, 2008 23:28:56 GMT 1, "Fools Stopped"
"Fools Stopped"
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Gurn
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Gurn on Aug 8, 2008 23:42:13 GMT 1, 44th-period
44th-period
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jusdeep
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help me rename my obama artwork, by jusdeep on Aug 8, 2008 23:54:18 GMT 1, The name has been bugging me so here's something else to get you thinking… Going along the same lines as "Introducing the 44th President of the United States" But what about just '44th' or 'Amendment'? He'll probably be the 44th President and also it ties in with the 44th amendment
www.constitution.org/cons/india/tamnd44.htm
Just a thought, although I have no interest in politics and at present have no energy to read the above link. You decide as I'm too tired now.
The name has been bugging me so here's something else to get you thinking… Going along the same lines as "Introducing the 44th President of the United States" But what about just '44th' or 'Amendment'? He'll probably be the 44th President and also it ties in with the 44th amendment www.constitution.org/cons/india/tamnd44.htmJust a thought, although I have no interest in politics and at present have no energy to read the above link. You decide as I'm too tired now.
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help me rename my obama artwork, by leumasdarnley on Aug 9, 2008 0:06:06 GMT 1, "Othello"
"Othello"
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Deleted on Aug 9, 2008 0:15:30 GMT 1,
I like that suggestion.
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help me rename my obama artwork, by grantb on Aug 9, 2008 0:23:03 GMT 1, dot to dot
dot to dot
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help me rename my obama artwork, by grantb on Aug 9, 2008 0:23:37 GMT 1, white chocolate buttons and one black one.
white chocolate buttons and one black one.
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scavos
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help me rename my obama artwork, by scavos on Aug 9, 2008 0:54:20 GMT 1, Power to the People - after the Public Enemy track.
Power to the People - after the Public Enemy track.
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Deleted on Aug 9, 2008 0:59:41 GMT 1, I just read a thread from a fellow forum member rachel koper (thanks rachel!) about a upcoming contest for obama artwork. I want to submit my Obama44dots print to it. When you submit the artwork, they dont allow you describe it. Im worried the average person looking at it, wont get what its saying. So... any ideas on a title for it, that would help me out. Thanks. Here is some of the copy about the contest... MoveOn.org, artist Shepard Fairey and Upper Playground announced today that they will join forces to host the “Manifest Hope Art Gallery” (manifesthope.com) at the Democratic National Convention. The gallery, open from Sunday, August 24 through Thursday, August 28 2008, will feature both known and new artists all supporting Barack Obama for President. The groups also launched a related contest today, calling for entries of visual art from grassroots supporters of Senator Obama. Similar to MoveOn.org’s “Obama in 30 seconds” contest, the submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges including famed artists Ross Bleckner, April Gornik, Eric Fischl, Shepard Fairey, musicians Moby, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and DJ Spooky and Cydney Payton - Executive Director & Chief Curator Museum of Modern Art Denver, and Nancy Spector - Author & Guggenheim Curator of Contemporary Art. Five finalists will be selected to show in the MANIFEST HOPE Gallery alongside well-known artists such as Shepard Fairey, Sam Flores, Ron English, Chris Pastras, Mel Kadel and David Choe.
If this piece was about the black experience or the lack of representation then I would complement you on a powerful piece which eclipses the Fairey Hope bullshit. My advice is don't get involved in party politics otherwise call it 'Same Shit Different Day' or We Won't Get Fooled Again'
Seriously its a great work, don't let politicians cheapen it. Thats my deeply held view. If yours is that you are passionate about this campaign then I respect that and wish you all the best.
I just read a thread from a fellow forum member rachel koper (thanks rachel!) about a upcoming contest for obama artwork. I want to submit my Obama44dots print to it. When you submit the artwork, they dont allow you describe it. Im worried the average person looking at it, wont get what its saying. So... any ideas on a title for it, that would help me out. Thanks. Here is some of the copy about the contest... MoveOn.org, artist Shepard Fairey and Upper Playground announced today that they will join forces to host the “Manifest Hope Art Gallery” (manifesthope.com) at the Democratic National Convention. The gallery, open from Sunday, August 24 through Thursday, August 28 2008, will feature both known and new artists all supporting Barack Obama for President. The groups also launched a related contest today, calling for entries of visual art from grassroots supporters of Senator Obama. Similar to MoveOn.org’s “Obama in 30 seconds” contest, the submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges including famed artists Ross Bleckner, April Gornik, Eric Fischl, Shepard Fairey, musicians Moby, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and DJ Spooky and Cydney Payton - Executive Director & Chief Curator Museum of Modern Art Denver, and Nancy Spector - Author & Guggenheim Curator of Contemporary Art. Five finalists will be selected to show in the MANIFEST HOPE Gallery alongside well-known artists such as Shepard Fairey, Sam Flores, Ron English, Chris Pastras, Mel Kadel and David Choe. If this piece was about the black experience or the lack of representation then I would complement you on a powerful piece which eclipses the Fairey Hope bullshit. My advice is don't get involved in party politics otherwise call it 'Same Shit Different Day' or We Won't Get Fooled Again' Seriously its a great work, don't let politicians cheapen it. Thats my deeply held view. If yours is that you are passionate about this campaign then I respect that and wish you all the best.
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help me rename my obama artwork, by Deleted on Aug 9, 2008 3:13:27 GMT 1, Great art..I'd abbreviate your friends suggestion and call it"The 44th" Although to be fair,I agree that the work stands up without the need of a title.
"The 44th" works really well, I think. Doesn't give too much away and it stays focused.
Great art..I'd abbreviate your friends suggestion and call it"The 44th" Although to be fair,I agree that the work stands up without the need of a title. "The 44th" works really well, I think. Doesn't give too much away and it stays focused.
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goffy
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help me rename my obama artwork, by goffy on Aug 9, 2008 3:25:25 GMT 1, 'Spot the difference'
'Spot the difference'
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