Michael Jacob
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October 2006
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Crazy Jake canvas , by Michael Jacob on Sept 11, 2008 13:47:36 GMT 1, I still remember 9/11 like it was yesterday. Its was terrible. After years of always wanting to express myself in regards to 9/11, I finally did it. For the last few years Ive collected many issues of the 9/12/01 New York Times newspaper. I just wasnt sure how to use them. With the horrific event being only one day old, the advertisements in the newspaper seemed surreal to me. There was story after story of 9/11 and the occasional special sale mixed in. My collage is taken from one issue of the paper. It is done on a museum profile canvas that is 16x20x1.5 inches. The whole piece is protected by UV resistant varnish. Originally, I was going to write a letter to God on the front, but as I was doing it, it didnt look right. I did write my letter, and affixed it to the back of the canvas. Even though Banksy has already used the title, Im calling this piece โSale Ends Today.โ It just seemed appropriate.
I am going to be releasing a simple, low cost signed print shortly, still 9/11 focused, but in a completely different manner. 100% of the profits of the prints (if any sell...) will be donated to a 9/11 charity. Keep a lookout.
Thanks Jake
Front of piece
Back of piece
Close up of letter
I still remember 9/11 like it was yesterday. Its was terrible. After years of always wanting to express myself in regards to 9/11, I finally did it. For the last few years Ive collected many issues of the 9/12/01 New York Times newspaper. I just wasnt sure how to use them. With the horrific event being only one day old, the advertisements in the newspaper seemed surreal to me. There was story after story of 9/11 and the occasional special sale mixed in. My collage is taken from one issue of the paper. It is done on a museum profile canvas that is 16x20x1.5 inches. The whole piece is protected by UV resistant varnish. Originally, I was going to write a letter to God on the front, but as I was doing it, it didnt look right. I did write my letter, and affixed it to the back of the canvas. Even though Banksy has already used the title, Im calling this piece โSale Ends Today.โ It just seemed appropriate. I am going to be releasing a simple, low cost signed print shortly, still 9/11 focused, but in a completely different manner. 100% of the profits of the prints (if any sell...) will be donated to a 9/11 charity. Keep a lookout. Thanks Jake Front of piece Back of piece Close up of letter
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curiousgeorge
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March 2007
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Crazy Jake canvas , by curiousgeorge on Sept 11, 2008 13:55:22 GMT 1, Very poignant, so much so lost for words
I guess it's the day the world changed forever,thoughts with those affected
Very poignant, so much so lost for words
I guess it's the day the world changed forever,thoughts with those affected
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goffy
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November 2006
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Crazy Jake canvas , by goffy on Sept 11, 2008 14:34:30 GMT 1, Funnily enough I was just listening to XTC's Dear God when I was reading this. And I'm with Andy Partridge on his opinions of a God.
Funnily enough I was just listening to XTC's Dear God when I was reading this. And I'm with Andy Partridge on his opinions of a God.
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Crazy Jake canvas , by manchestermike on Sept 11, 2008 15:37:19 GMT 1, Funnily enough I was just listening to XTC's Dear God when I was reading this. And I'm with Andy Partridge on his opinions of a God.
Which are?
Funnily enough I was just listening to XTC's Dear God when I was reading this. And I'm with Andy Partridge on his opinions of a God. Which are?
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bmjt
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April 2008
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Crazy Jake canvas , by bmjt on Sept 11, 2008 15:48:10 GMT 1, Possibly that there isn't one.
Possibly that there isn't one.
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Crazy Jake canvas , by manchestermike on Sept 11, 2008 16:08:01 GMT 1, Possibly that there isn't one.
Sssh... you'll get lynched ;D
Possibly that there isn't one. Sssh... you'll get lynched ;D
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tmccarthy41
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December 2007
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Crazy Jake canvas , by tmccarthy41 on Sept 11, 2008 16:13:15 GMT 1, I'll put my words in here...
I'm a New Yorker, born & raised. 9/11 is something that every real NY'er has play in their mind every time something spurs the memory. I had acquaintances that died, I had friends that died. I understand that something like this is an opportunity for an artist to create, and the execution in your collage is good. A nice way to remember one of the worst days of all NY'ers lives...
I'll put my words in here...
I'm a New Yorker, born & raised. 9/11 is something that every real NY'er has play in their mind every time something spurs the memory. I had acquaintances that died, I had friends that died. I understand that something like this is an opportunity for an artist to create, and the execution in your collage is good. A nice way to remember one of the worst days of all NY'ers lives...
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Michael Jacob
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October 2006
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Crazy Jake canvas , by Michael Jacob on Sept 11, 2008 16:40:04 GMT 1, tmc sorry to hear about the friends and acquaintances you lost. I live in Ohio, but have been to NYC countless times. I have many photos of me as a child with my parents, standing on top of the tower. It will always be in my memory.
Im posting a new thread right now, with a charity print. Its a little stark and a little simple, but hopefully the concept and the cause will make it worth while.
If anyone knows of a good reputable NYC 9/11 focused charity, please let me know.
Thanks Jake
tmc sorry to hear about the friends and acquaintances you lost. I live in Ohio, but have been to NYC countless times. I have many photos of me as a child with my parents, standing on top of the tower. It will always be in my memory.
Im posting a new thread right now, with a charity print. Its a little stark and a little simple, but hopefully the concept and the cause will make it worth while.
If anyone knows of a good reputable NYC 9/11 focused charity, please let me know.
Thanks Jake
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tmccarthy41
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December 2007
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Crazy Jake canvas , by tmccarthy41 on Sept 11, 2008 17:12:05 GMT 1, donate the money to the nyfd
donate the money to the nyfd
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tmccarthy41
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December 2007
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Crazy Jake canvas , by tmccarthy41 on Sept 11, 2008 17:13:48 GMT 1, american red cross, 9/11 orphan fund, new york community trust, robin hood foundation...
american red cross, 9/11 orphan fund, new york community trust, robin hood foundation...
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Michael Jacob
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October 2006
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Crazy Jake canvas , by Michael Jacob on Sept 11, 2008 18:52:32 GMT 1, thanks, right now it looks like new york community trust is the right one.
thanks, right now it looks like new york community trust is the right one.
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goffy
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November 2006
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Crazy Jake canvas , by goffy on Sept 11, 2008 20:26:34 GMT 1, Funnily enough I was just listening to XTC's Dear God when I was reading this. And I'm with Andy Partridge on his opinions of a God. Which are?
"that Father, Son and Holy Ghost is just somebody's unholy hoax" "If there's one thing I don't believe in it's you.......Dear God"
Funnily enough I was just listening to XTC's Dear God when I was reading this. And I'm with Andy Partridge on his opinions of a God. Which are? "that Father, Son and Holy Ghost is just somebody's unholy hoax" "If there's one thing I don't believe in it's you.......Dear God"
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craigf
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May 2007
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Crazy Jake canvas , by craigf on Sept 11, 2008 22:10:12 GMT 1, I spent the day telling people whether they still had a job or not, not a life threatening thing, but clearly life changing, for some it will be for the good, for others it won't. I was in the first meeting and looked down at the letter and it was the first time I realised the date. It bought back so many memories, the shock in seeing what happened that day will never leave me, the waste of life, knowing things would never be the same again. I guess with everything happening at work it had somehow got to today without me realising. I feel bad that I forgot, even though it was only a couple of hours. Well done CJ on marking the anniversary and making a contribution back to the people who gave so much and in some cases everything to help their fellow men.
I spent the day telling people whether they still had a job or not, not a life threatening thing, but clearly life changing, for some it will be for the good, for others it won't. I was in the first meeting and looked down at the letter and it was the first time I realised the date. It bought back so many memories, the shock in seeing what happened that day will never leave me, the waste of life, knowing things would never be the same again. I guess with everything happening at work it had somehow got to today without me realising. I feel bad that I forgot, even though it was only a couple of hours. Well done CJ on marking the anniversary and making a contribution back to the people who gave so much and in some cases everything to help their fellow men.
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