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I don't feel at ease with writing, so I seldom write, much less about politics. Words are too slippery. And I don't have that talent. But....

"One person, one vote." Although the US electoral process circumvents that principle to some extent, each state certifies its election process, so why is there a hue and cry that this election was "stolen"? Surrendering one's country to people like Hitler or Trump, is far worse than President Biden could ever be.

So thank goodness we have the youth poet laureate, Amanda Gorman, to write something inspiring about this inauguration!

How is this related to painting??? I have been so upset since January 6th; it's been hard to paint! This painting felt like the right expression for my crashing, crushing, crazy emotions, and fear that democracy can so easily be lost.

I painted it, however, in a quite different mood! The gardens here, at the cathedral ("Bossuet's cathedral) are just beautiful in summer, with flowers of all colors and types splashing in the sunshine. That was its mood.

For the style, I asked Raphaelle and Enzo which styles in my studio appealed most to them. They liked the street art-ish style where I used Posca markers - but not writing a name.

These last paragraphs seem so crystal clear to me!

(I'm purposely writing before watching the news on the 20th.)